James F. Annis

James Fredrick Annis, 83, the man who proclaimed to have lived across 600 years of technology, passed away November 5, 2015 after a long struggle with cancer. Proud father and loving husband, Jim was born on April 6, 1932 in Pulaski County, Indiana to Elvin & Grace (Schoonover) Annis. Jim graduated from Logansport High School in 1951. His undergraduate studies at Purdue University were interrupted by 2 years of military service. In 1958 he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, with minors in Chemistry & Zoology. On August 23, 1958, he married Patricia Waisner, the younger sister of his high school friend, Dale Waisner. In 1964, after his graduate studies in Anthropology at Indiana University, Jim & Pat settled in Yellow Springs, Ohio where they raised their two sons, Jeff & Stacy. His research career in physiology and anthropology spanned 35 years including time at Webb Associates, and Anthrotech. In January 2000, Jim & Pat moved to Indianapolis to help with the operations and management of R. B. Annis Inc. Jim also drove for Enterprise Leasing where he valued the camaraderie shared with other drivers, many of whom referred to him as "Professor". In 2014 Jim & Pat moved to the riverside hills of Ludlow Kentucky in the Cincinnati area. An avid reader and consummate conversationalist, Jim was always ready to discuss (or debate) any subject. Jim believed that a person's immortality is dependent upon the memories maintained by those that loved them. His spirit will live on in our remembrance of his stories, and his examples of honesty, integrity, and loyalty. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Pat; sons Jeff, & Stacy (Mary Ann); grandchildren Riley, Nolan & Conner; son in spirit Richard Assaf (Michele Cold, Lani, Aaron & Maya); Sisters-in-law Kathy Richter (Earl, Gretchen, Heidi, & Kyle) & Pat Waisner (Debby & Michael); several nephews & nieces (Barbara Gutterman, Sue Daniels, Bill Walther, Mike Murray, Mary Lou Murray, & Sandy), and many grand-nieces & nephews across the US. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert & Richard, and his sisters Mary & Lucy. Final arrangements were made through Middendorf Funeral Home. (www.middendorf-funeralhome.com). A memorial activity will be planned for the spring of 2016.