Harry C. Muffley, 98, of Rock Island, passed away Monday March 2, 2020 in his home at Friendship Manor.

A private memorial service will be held on Friday March 20, 2020 at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Burial will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery, with Military Honors presented by Moline American Legion Post 246.

Harry was born in 1921 in Urbana, IL, to Elvay and Bertha Muffley. He married Barbara J. Barger in 1971. Harry served in the Navy during WWII in the North Atlantic and was cited for bravery and courage.

He retired in 1980 from the Department of Defense after 32 years as a research chemist.

Harry was a member Emeritus of the American Chemical Society, The American Society of Lubrication Engineers, South Park Presbyterian Church, Rock Island and a life member of the Moline American Legion Post 246.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; step children, Linda Hildebrand (Don), Nancy Hass (William), Brian Barger (Kate Cahill); 5 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; nieces, Nancy and Miriam Borop.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvay and Bertha; sister and brother in law, Ruth and Jim Borop.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Genesis Community Hospice or Friendship Manor.