Mr. Johnny Elrod age 38 of Salem passed away Thursday, July 7 at his home.
Johnny was born July 9, 1977 in Bedford, Indiana the son of William “Bill” and Sherry Sullivan Elrod. He was a member of the Bricklayer and Allied Craftsman Union and a lifetime farmer. He was also a member of the Southern Indiana Tractor Pullers Association and Westview Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife: Shelley Rosenbaum Elrod. They were married August 12, 2000. He is also survived by his daughter: Allie Elrod of Salem, parents: Bill and Sherry Elrod of Salem, sister: Julie Fleenor of Salem, and grandparents: Jack and Kathryn Sullivan of Salem. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Ralph and Margarite Elrod.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00AM at Westview Christian Church. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8PM at Westview Christian Church and Monday from 9AM-time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Johnny’s memory to IU Foundation/Synovial Sarcoma Research. Please indicate “In Memory of Johnny Elrod” on your gift and send it payable to IU Foundation/Synovial Sarcoma Research, IU Simon Cancer Center PO Box 7072 Indianapolis, IN 46207.
