James Green

James Lawrence Green, 77, of Bloomington, formerly of Shelbyville, IN, passed away April 19, 2010, at Bloomington Hospital, from complications of colon cancer. Jim was born in Indianapolis in 1932.Jim graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950. He attended Ball State University in 1950-1951, and after serving two years in the army, earned a B.S. degree in Radio and Television from Indiana University in 1957.Jim worked in print and broadcast journalism for twelve years, including seven years as a state government and political columnist for the Cincinnati Enquirer. From 1959 to 1971 he was business news editor and Statehouse and political reporter for the former WFBM Time-Life TV station (now WRTV 6) in Indianapolis. In 1973, he joined Caldwell VanRiper, Inc. in Indianapolis as a public relations account executive.In 1974, Jim was named editor of the Indiana University News Bureau. After 23 years of service at IU, Jim retired from the position of Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations. Following retirement, he continued to serve the university for several years, working for the Advanced Research and Technology Institute.He was twice honored as a Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest award for service presented by the state of the Indiana. He joined the Shelbyville Lodge # 28 of the F&AM in 1953, with his father Paul Green officiating. Jim was an Elder of the First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ in Bloomington, a member of the Rotary Club, of Sigma Delta Chi, and of the Indiana University Alumni Association.He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Maggie" Jane Green (Creek), of Bloomington; four children, David B. Green (Gledia) of Bloomington, Cheryl Ruth Green (Bill Perry) of Bloomington, Matthew D. Green (Debra) of Indianapolis, and Claudia Kalish, DVM (Alan) of Columbus, OH; and his sister Maryellen May (Doran) of Bloomington. He is also survived by his two cats Baxter and Oscar.He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Ruth Green of Shelbyville, IN, and his grandson Ben White, of Bloomington.Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home on Thursday, April 22 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Shelbyville, IN, following a private service.Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers should be made to the First Christian Church/Disciples of Christ, the Community Kitchen, or the Monroe County Humane Association. Online condolences may be made at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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James Green

April 26, 1932 - April 19, 2010