Private family graveside services for William James Slattery, 79, of Davenport, will be at a later date. Inurnment will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion, Post #246, Moline, IL.William passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at Forest Hill Health & Rehab Center, E. Moline, IL.Cunnick-Collins Mortuary assisting family with arrangements.William James Slattery was born on August 25, 1934 in Muscatine, IA, the son of George and Elma (Hines) Slattery. He worked as a Technical Writer for J.I. Case and then for the Rock Island Arsenal. He received a B.A. degree in Journalism from the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.Survivors include his sister, Kathleen M. Vinyard of Joplin, MO, his long-time companion, Mary Henning of Bettendorf and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters; Dorothy Slattery of Muscatine, and Carolyn Shelangoski of Davenport.Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.Cunnick-Collins.com.
