Robert D. Endsley, age 85, Huntington, died at 12:23 p.m. Wednesday (September 12, 2007) at his home.

     Mr. Endsley was the former owner of Jones/Huntington Abstract and Title Company, Inc. for over 56 years.  It is the state’s oldest operating title company with continuing service.  He purchased Jones Abstract in 1944 from I. B. Heaston.  Bob was the owner of Endsley’s Tailoring and Dry Cleaning, the former Polar Bear Restaurant (which was located on First Street) and the Party Shop (formerly known as the Coffee Ranch).  He was a Deputy Sheriff for 50 years and an inspector with the Indiana Department of Weights and Measures retiring after 50 years of service.  Bob helped with the formation of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Community State Bank, Markle Bank and with securing the funds to build the Huntington College Union Building.

     Mr. Endsley received the prestigious award of “Sagamore of the Wabash” presented by Governor Frank O’Bannon on August 30, 1999.  He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntington and attended Coral Ridge Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Bob was a 32^nd Degree member of Amity Masonic Lodge # 483 F & AM and a Past President and 50-year member of the Rotary Club both in Huntington.  He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Ft. Wayne and Mizpah Temple in Ft. Wayne.  Bob served as President of the Indiana Land Title Association in 1965, was a member of the Pompano Beach Elks Club, Caribe Men’s Club, Meshingomesia Country Club and was an avid golfer.

     Bob graduated in 1941 from Pioneer High School in Royal Center, IN, attended Huntington College and graduated from Kahn Tailoring School.  A lifetime resident of Huntington, Mr. Endsley spent his summers at Lake Wawasee and winters at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in Florida.

     Mr. Endsley was born on September 25, 1921 in Marion, IN, the son of Wade E. and Violet C. (Bailey) Endsley.  He married Venice L. Wiedenhoeft on October 18, 1944 in Huntington.

     Survivors include his wife of 62 years – Venice L. Endsley of Huntington, one sister – Betty J. (Lewis A.) Johnston of Huntington and a nephew – Michael (Diana) Nichols of Indianapolis, IN.

      Visitation will be 2 – 5 p.m. Sunday (September 16, 2007) at the Bailey-Love Mortuary with one hour of calling prior to funeral services. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday (September 17, 2007) at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. David Ballinger officiating.  Entombment will be at the Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Huntington County.

     Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Parkview Home Health & Hospice in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive Huntington, IN.