Roger D. Amidon – 69 – of 7879 State Route 36, Arkport, died Saturday afternoon (July 25, 2020) at his home, following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on April 19, 1951, he was the son of Walter & Tressa (Brown) Amidon.

Roger grew up in Hornell and attended Hornell High School.  Throughout the years he was self-employed, most recently re-cycling scrap metal.

He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting & fishing.  He also enjoyed visiting the casinos in Salamanca, playing “Lotto” and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.

Roger was preceded in death by his father, Walter E. Amidon; his mother & step-father, Tressa & Paul Muchler; his step-brother, Gene Muchler; his brother-in-law, Wayne C. Woodworth.

Surviving are his son, Zachary Amidon; his daughter, Desi Rae Amidon of Oregon; 2 sisters, Sandra (Bruce) Davis of Michigan & Kay Flaitz of Florida; his brother, Steve Amidon of Hornell; his step-brother, Paul (Mary) Muchler of Arkport; his step-sister, Sandy Falco of Hornell; several nieces & nephews.

At Roger’s request there will be no calling hours.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.

Please note that everyone entering the Dagon Funeral Home will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Roger’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.