Mr. Melvin Rexroad Jr., 101, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born August 13, 1923, to the late Ruth Marie Brand and Melvin Rexroad.
He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Helen Keffer Rexroad.
Growing up in Easton, Mel graduated from University High School in 1941 and began his studies at West Virginia University before being drafted in 1942.
He served with the 312th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Corps across the Southwestern Pacific. At the conclusion of World War II, Mel returned to WVU, met Helen, and graduated with a degree in engineering in 1949. While at school, he was a member of the golf team and Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
Upon graduation, he joined the family business, Rexroad Heating and Cooling, presiding as president until his retirement in 2006.
An active citizen of Morgantown and an avid WVU sports fan, he loved being a member of the Morgantown community. He will be remembered for his love of his wife, Helen, and the rest of his family; his deep care for others; and his quick sense of humor.
He is survived by his daughter, Paige Rexroad Canfield and husband William Bradford Canfield of McLean, Va.; granddaughter, Sumner Bradley Canfield of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters- in-law, Nancy Morrison of Atlanta, Ga., and Mary Lee Leiser (Bill) of Doylestown, Pa.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Mel’s caregivers for their generosity of spirit, and his hospice team from WV Caring for their loving attention.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in memory of Helen and Mel Rexroad, to Greater Love Family Outreach Ministries, P.O. Box 1181, Morgantown, WV 26507; or WV Caring, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520.
Arrangements for a private graveside service are being handled by Hastings Funeral Home.
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