Robert C. “Bob” Lockwood – 62 – of 7562 Donnelly Rd., Almond died unexpected on Saturday (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 and his father, Arthur Lockwood.

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; his mother, Joyce Lockwood of North Carolina; 2 brothers, David Lockwood of Florida and Arthur Lockwood of North Carolina; 1 sister, Debbie Lockwood of North 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  until  5:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.