Robert Tait Maultsby

Robert Tait Maultsby, age 82 passed away on September 3, 2013 in Pleasanton, California. Robert was born in Waccamaw, North Carolina on December 19, 1930 to Haynes and Clyde Maultsby and was a 37 year resident of Lower Lake, California. He served in the United States Navy and retired after 24 years as Senior Chief Petty Officer. Robert was active with Queen of Peace Catholic Church and a member of Knights of Columbus.

Robert leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Rita Cruz Maultsby; 5 children: Joseph(Rachel) Maultsby; Rita(Narges Shuja) Maultsby; Haynes(Sherrie); Steven(Jill) Maultsby and Shirley Ann(Larry) Le Bel, grandchildren: Rita(Tony) Franco; Sheila(Tom) Fowler; Gabriel Maultsby; Brooke(Benny) Sidelinger; Stephanie(Sean); Bayard; Joseph D.(Shannon) Maultsby; Matthew Le Bel; Nicholas Maultsby; Christopher Le Bel; Lynnae Maultsby and Jacob Maultsby, great-grand children: Angelina Franco; Antoinette Franco; Justin Garcia; Alyssa Franco; Eric Franco; Samantha Bayard; Jackson Bayard; Morgan Maultsby; Billy Maultsby and Poppy Sidelinger, Brother, Jack(Velma) Maultsby, sisters: Patsy(Donald) Greene; Mary Elizabeth(Troy) Little, sister in law, Helen Maultsby and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert served his family faithfully and was loved by everyone, especially his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “shiny shiny”. A viewing will be held on September 11, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:30am at Jones & Lewis in Lower Lake, a funeral mass held at noon at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Clearlake followed by a committal service at Lower Lake Cemetery, Lower Lake.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, CA. 707-994-6417. Please sign Robert’s guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com