J. Frank Annas

Frank was born August 12, 1928 in Catawba Co. to the late Jethro Gwyn and Hester Hart Annas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Decker Annas and a son, Keith Annas.

He was a member of Penelope Baptist Church, former Sunday School teacher, a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne College and retired from General Electric after 33 years of service.

Surviving are sons; Kim Annas and wife, Judy, Kevin Annas and wife, Camille and Brent Annas and wife, Jane all of Hickory, daughter; Camille Murray and husband, David of Newton, 8 grandchildren, l great granddaughter; a sister, Geveta Bridges and husband, Steve of Hickory and a special friend, Hazel Warren of Hickory.

Services will be Sunday, October 7, at 3:00 P. M. at Penelope Baptist Church with Reverend Don Ingle officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 until 2:45 P. M. at the church.

Memorials may be made to Penelope Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3310 Main Ave., NW, Hickory, N. C. 28601.

Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.

Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.