Walter V. Maltby, 85, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Walter was born on July 29, 1934 in Beardstown, IL, the son of James and Lillie (Anderson) Maltby.  He married Anna Mae Lear on June 13, 1959 in Beardstown.  He worked on the assembly line at Farmall.  Walter enjoyed woodworking and playing the guitar.

Walter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna Mae Maltby, Rock Island; children, Jason Maltby, Bettendorf, Lora Maltby, Rock Island, and Beth (Robert) Osborne, Virginia; grandchildren, Kelly, Brian, Skyler, Kaylin, and Joseph; great granddaughter, Ellie; siblings, Darlene Bowers, Vera Yancey, Joann Bowser, and John Maltby; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Henrietta, Jay, Buddy, Henry, Eddie, Otto, Thomas, and Helen.