Roy S. Cortright Sr.

Roy S. Cortright, Sr.
of Conklin
Roy S. Cortright, Sr., of Conklin, formerly of Binghamton, at the age of 78, joined our Lord, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer, on the 28th day of November, 2007. He was the son of the late Stewart and Bernice Cortright, and was also predeceased by his first wife, Beatrice Cortright; daughters-in-law, Marilyn and Elizabeth Cortright; and granddaughter, Hope Cortright. Roy is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 12 years, Patricia Cortright; also his children, Sheila and Donald Hebblethwaite, Diana and Jim Aldrich, Roy Jr. and Diana Cortright, Michael and Donna Cortright, Don and Jen Cortright, Penny and George Hull, Bill and Mary Cortright, Todd Cortright, Jimmy and Casey Jones, and Ronald Jones; also his sisters, Estella and Daniel Armstrong, and June Bronson. Roy was also the proud grandfather of 29 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a retiree of the Binghamton Public Works Department. He was a lifetime member of the Binghamton Bowling Association and also an inductee of the Binghamton Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Also an outdoorsman, his favorite passion in life was spending time with his family.
In compliance with Roy's wishes, he will be cremated. Calling hours will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, at which time the funeral service will be held at the Kirkwood United Methodist Church with the Pastor, Rev. Cindy Wenzihger, officiating. Burial will be in Chenango Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roy's memory to Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, N.Y.