James Vincent Black

71, of Beech Grove, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 10th, 2019. He is preceded by his loving wife Carolyn. James "Jim" was born on 8/19/47 to Dorothy "Dottie" Oliver and the late Robert A. Black. Jim attended Holy Name Catholic School and was a 1965 graduate of Southport High School. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. As a young man Jim volunteered for the Beech Grove Police Department as a reserve police officer. He went on to become a Master electrician and proud member of the IBEW 481 for 49 years. In 1986 he joined Long Electric as Service Manager and was promoted to Vice President of Service Operations. A position he held until he left in 2006 after 20 years of service. He was quiet and kind. He gave freely and was uncomfortable receiving. His passions included fishing/hunting with friends and breeding, raising, training and showing his beloved dogs. As a parent and grandparent he was a good teacher who led and lived by example. He spent a lifetime creating fish tales, making tails wag and enriching relationships with friends & family. In the end he looked forward to meeting Jesus and promised to put in a good word for those he was leaving behind. He is survived by Dorothy Oliver Black, Cindy (David) Warnick, Terry Black, Bob (Debbie) Black, Kathleen (David) Janneck, John (Charu) Black, Christine (Scott) Benson, Juli (Rob) Brookbank, Thomas (Heather) Black, 11 Grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Little and Sons Beech Grove Chapel on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 from 4 - 8 PM. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday June 19th at Holy Name Catholic Church in Beech Grove at 10 AM, followed by a service in Calvary Cemetery. A Celebration meal will be held at O'Gara's Irish Pub at 522 Main St. in Beech Grove immediately following prayer services at Calvary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the AKC.