Hornell, New York

Roderick C. “Rod” Davison – 69 – of 50 Church St., Hornell, early Tuesday morning (January 28, 2025) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY following a long illness.

Born in Hornell on January 29, 1955, he was the son of Robert & Leona (George) Davison.

Rod grew up in the Almond area and attended Alfred-Almond Central School. For several years he worked on the Davison Family Dairy Farm and later served as a machine repair specialist for Morrison-Knudson (MK) and Alstom Transportation in Hornell.  He retired about 14 years ago due to ill health and other disabilities.

He was an avid Buffalo Bills Football fan and attended many games, including all four Super Bowls.  Rod was a member of the Hornell VFW and was a self-proclaimed “home-body” who loved simply visiting with family, going fishing, and sitting on his front porch — usually with his dog Chloe by his side.

In addition to his parents, Rod was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Hecker and his brother, Richard Davison.

Surviving are his long-time companion, Bonnie Simms; his son, Michael (Erica) Davison of Hornell; his daughters, Kristy Stephens of Endicott and Katie Costley of Hornell; 2 brothers, Donald (Jackie) Davison of Hornell and Robert (Diane) Davison of Almond; 2 sisters, Carolyn Evingham of Almond and Doreen (John) Atwell of Mississippi; his grandchildren, Destiny, Ky’von, Michael, Kylie, Ian, Dominick, Bentley, Mia, Angelica, Tessa, Mackenzie, and Hayleigh; several nieces & nephews.

At Rod’s request there will be no calling hours. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 beginning at 2:00 PM at the Hornell VFW.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Rod’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell VFW, 245 Canisteo St, NY 14843.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.