James Andrew Salisbury

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.

Tributes and memories may be posted at www.orileybranson.com