Canisteo, New York
Roy L. Woodworth – 68 – of 5425 State Route 36, Canisteo, NY, died unexpectedly after a brief illness, peacefully in his sleep, Sunday morning (January 19, 2025) in the home with his family.
Born in Elizabeth City, NC on February 20, 1956, he was the son of Herman & Margie (Fipps) Woodworth and the stepson of Muriel Woodworth.
Roy was a resident of the Hornell-Canisteo area for most of his life and attended school in Hornell. He later became a certified electrician through the BOCES Program.
A full-time resident of Canisteo for the past 22 years, Roy was a “Jack-Of-All-Trades” and was a self-employed handyman with skills as an electrician, carpenter & mechanic, working throughout the Hornell-Canisteo area.
A true outdoorsman, Roy enjoyed camping & fishing. He had a deep affection for all animals and a huge passion for wolves. He actually once owned a wolf-husky mix.
Roy was a caring, selfless man who enjoyed being surrounded by family & friends. He enjoyed “Holding Court” every morning while having coffee with his friends at Billy Schu’s Restaurant. His happiest moments, however, were those spent celebrating family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents & step-mother, Roy was preceded in death by his daughter, Rene Acor-Rice; his brother, Benjamin “Benny” Woodworth; his brother-in-law, Kenny Smith; and his sister-in-law, Terri Woodworth.
Surviving are his children, Greg (Bambi) Acor of Melbourne, FL, Christopher (Jesseca) Acor of Canisteo, Lorena Dudley of Hornell and Roy Woodworth Jr. of Florida; 2 brothers, Luther “Eugene” Woodworth of Wichita Falls, TX and Herman (Jeanne Baruth) Woodworth of Myrtle Beach, SC; 3 sisters, Gracie Mae Woodworth Norris Young of Nakina, NC, Annie Pearl Woodworth of Whiteville, NC and Paula Smith of Canisteo; 18 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews & cousins.
At Roy’s request there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Canisteo Wesleyan Church.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Roy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
Roy,
I’ve known you since I was a kid. You were always walking and stop with a quick hello . You were probably one of the most soft spoken guys I have had the privilege of known,always caring about people and helping when you could. R.i.p. my friend.
Prayers for all of our family. Roy was a wonderful man. Full of life. Proud of his family. He never met a stranger all that knew him knows he was always friendly and meant every word he said. He will be missed by so many. RIP our cousin. We love you.
I want to clarify the services for Roy’s memorial. The service is for any and all, come as you are, Monday January 27th, 5:00pm, at the Canisteo Wesleyan Church which is located at 25 Greenwood St Canisteo NY 14823.
A gathering and food will be immediately after, in the Canisteo Wesleyan Church ministry, located to the side of the church, same parking lot.