James A. Buck

James Allen Buck 80, of Indianapolis, died July 7, 2010. He was the loving husband of Jeri for 47 years; dear father of Cheryl (husband Ken) Carpenter and Jeff (wife Greta); beloved grandfather of KaCee, Audrey and Margaret; and beloved owner of Barney, his golden retriever. He was born October 26, 1929 in Indianapolis to the late Rebah and Arthur Buck. Jim bravely served his country as a Captain and Paratrooper in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning a number of honors including the Bronze Star. He graduated from Butler University in 1951, where he was a Sigma Chi and earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1959 from Indiana University. Jim ran a prominent family law practice in Indianapolis, successfully trying a number of precedent setting cases. Jim served as Chairman of Family Law for ICLEF, Commissioner for Marion County Probate Court, Counsel and Legal Deputy for Marion County Sheriff, County Councilman and many other positions. He was named Best Divorce Lawyer seven times in Indianapolis Monthly Magazine and "Best Lawyers in America" for 20 years. He was the Coin Columnist for the Indianapolis Star for 25 years. Jim was the expert handicapper in a trial to determine whether pari-mutuel betting on horse races was "sport" or "gambling". He earned his Eagle Scout at the age 13. Jim was very knowledgeable and interested in a wide area of subjects, learning Spanish and French that he used in his worldly travels. He loved sharing stories and jokes with the people he and Barney met during their many walks. Jim made a great impact on many people, was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, July 12, at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center - Broad Ripple, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Those who wish to share thoughts with the family may do so by visiting: www.flannerbuchanan.com