Robert C. “Bob” Lockwood – 62 – of 7562 Donnelly Rd., Almond died unexpected on Sunday (March 23, 2013) at his home.
Born in Hornell on April 25, 1951, he was the son of Arthur & Joyce (Brewer) Lockwood.
Bob grew up in the Hornell-Canisteo area and was a graduate of Canisteo Central School (class of 1969). For many years he worked as a machinist at Polly-O Dairy.
For about 29 years, Bob resided in Illinois where he was employed as a manager at Willie Wonka Candy factory. Throughout the years he was a self-employed carpenter and a “Jack of All Trades.” He has resided in the Almond area for the past 8 years.
Bob was an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting with both bow & rifle. He especially loved hunting deer, bear, fox & rabbits. Bob also enjoyed working on cars, both mechanically and doing body work.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Lockwood who died January 11, 1990.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Stacy (Steve) Haczela of Elgin, IL and Rachael Olson of Crest Hill, IL; 2 sons, Todd (margarita) Lockwood of Elgin, IL and Trevor (Sabrina Curtis) Lockwood of Forest Park, IL; his former wife, Karol Lockwood of Carol Stream, IL; 2 brothers, David Lockwood of Florida and Artie Lockwood of North Carolina; 1 sister, Debbie Lockwood of South Carolina; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter with another great-granddaughter on the way; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Robert C. “Bob” Lockwood will receive friends on Wednesday from
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.