James Andrew Salisbury
March 5, 1964 ~ February 21, 2022
James Andrew Salisbury , 57 of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2022, at I. U. Methodist Hospital. He was born March 5, 1964, in Sans, Michigan (K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base).
James worked as a solutions support manager for Conseco Life Insurance Company. James was a huge movie buff and enjoyed watching them with his family. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed traveling and taking road trips around the United States. He was fascinated with lighthouses, especially from his home state of Michigan and trips visiting his grandmother out East, but his greatest passion was family time. James greatest joy was his 2 grandsons and being called Papa.
James is survived by his beloved wife Karla Baker Salisbury, his parents Gary and Charlene Clark Salisbury, his 2 sons Brian (Lauren) and Blake (Wendy) Salisbury, grandsons Drake and Zane, sisters Michele Baikauskas, Symone Salisbury, sisters-in-law Cindy Baker and Stephanie Rankin and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of James’ life will be Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 1 pm at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. The family will receive family and friends on Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to The Salisbury Grandchildren Benefit Account, C/O KEMBA Credit Union, 444 S Shortridge Road, Indianapolis, IN 46219; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Due to Covid-19 the family request mask be worn.
Services will be livestream on O’Riley Branson YouTube channel.
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Karla: Our prayers are with you. Love, Brian and Natalie
Karla and James shared so many memories throughout the years, and I feel priveleged to have shared in just a few with them at Central Chapter of Indiana Credit Unions functions. My heart breaks for Karla and their boys. I’m so very sorry for your loss of this kind man.
One of the many great times we had together. James always had a smile on his face and a glass half full attitude which made him so great to be around. He was one of the good ones. Always, Natalie and Brian
I never had the honour of meeting James in person. We chatted about films, television, and wrestling in a zoom call group. During one of these zoom calls my 7 year old son Ian interrupted excitedly explaining how he solved a problem that plagued our family for days. I’m not exactly the most computer literate person so with out muting my phone I gave Ian words of encouragement and told him how proud I was of him. After Ian left, James said I love the way you handled that. Any parent can tell you it’s a very stressful and thankless job. Hearing words of praise from a parent who’s raised such amazing children made me feel like a really cool dad. Love Peace and Condolences to the Salisbury Family. sincerely, Bradly Martin
It was an honor to care for such a special man, while surrounded by the people who love him most. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
My deepest sympathies to Karla and family and their friends. There are many nice memories of James at our group dinners while Karla was serving on the Indiana Credit Union League board of directors, and admiration for the care he received and thanks for the enjoyment of being around him.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Karla – You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so saddened at the loss of your beloved James. May the good Lord open his arms to James and wrap you, Karla, in his Love. In sympathy, – Dallas and Dawn
Karla: My prayers are with you and your family. May His peace, that trascends all understanding, get you through this difficult time.
Karla, So sorry to hear of James’ passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
He rests in Gods arms. Peace and much love to you, Karla and your beautiful family.
Karla, John and I are so sorry for your loss of James. Please know we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Karla, please know the girls and I are praying for you and your family. May peace and comfort fill your hearts. Blessings to you always.
Our thoughts are with you.
I knew and remember James when we were young and coming of age together in high school in Mt. Vernon. James loved life, he loved people and he loved to have fun. When you were around James, he always made you feel good, he made you feel welcomed and you knew there was going to be fun and laughter. James was a passionate romantic who loved and lived life to the fullest. Some of my fond and simple memories of James were sharing a pizza and a pitcher of Coke at Pizza Hut, playing backyard football (where James always had to be Bob Griese), or playing records and hanging out in his basement (hoping Gary wouldn’t notice the Jack missing from the bar). I still crack-up when I remember James walking all the way home up the middle of Jamison Blvd in his ice skates after he had gotten cold playing ice hockey on the frozen park pond. Music was a big part of our lives, whether we were cruising the mall looking for girls in the green Cutlass, hanging out in the basement or James was playing his guitar. I had hoped the James Gang would ride again, but it was not to be on this side of eternity. Life is so precious and fleeting. Although I have to fight back the tears as I read the lyrics and hear the songs playing in my head, it brings me hope and a smile through the sadness as I remember the joy of knowing “Sweet Baby James”. May God comfort the love of his life Karla, his sons, his parents, his sisters and all of the family and friends who loved James so dearly. Won’t you look down upon me, Jesus? You’ve got to help me make a stand You’ve just got to see me though another day My body’s aching and my time is at hand And I won’t make it any other way Oh, I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend But I always thought that I’d see you again “Fire and Rain” – James Taylor When you’re down and troubled And you need some lovin’ care And nothin’, nothin’ is goin’ right Close your eyes and think of me And soon I will be there To brighten up even your darkest night You just call out my name And you know, wherever I am I’ll come runnin’ To see you again Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall All you have to do is call And I’ll be there You’ve got a friend “You’ve Got a Friend” – Carole King What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear And what a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Amen
I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Karla-Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our love and support are with you always and we are always here if you need anything.
When a person becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. You will forever be treasured as a Son, a Brother and an Uncle. Love always
Karla — We are saddened to hear of James passing. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Gail and Kevin Ryan
With deepest sympathy,
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Love, Ken & Allie Peterson & Family
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sending our love to you.
Michele, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May you find peace knowing he is at rest. Your Will County Coroner Family
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