James E. “Jim” Eads, 61, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2016.� He was a resident of Indianapolis.� He was born January 19, 1955 in Indianapolis to the late Jim and Marie Eads.He married Nina J. (Berger) Eads on June 21, 1975 and she lovingly survives.� He is also survived by his children, Jeanette & Leonard Ray and Eric J. Eads & Olivia Birdsall; his uncle and aunt Russ & Shirley Ward; his cousins, Lisa & Chris Fultz and Andy & Pam Ward; several other cousins, nieces and nephews; his grand-dogs, Endo and Cricket; and his grand-cat, Tilly.Jim was the owner of Triangle Printing.� He was a very active member of Southport Christian Church where he was a youth sponsor for 40 + years and a drummer in the praise band.� Jim was also a member of Crossroads Brass Band and Valle Vista Men’s Club.� In his spare time he taught drum lessons from his home and he was an avid Do It Yourselfer.A celebration of Jim’s life will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Southport Christian Church, 201 E. Epler Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227.� Friends may visit from 10:00-1:00 P.M. Saturday at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested in Jim’s memory to the Southport Christian Church Youth Program or to the Rippling Hope Project,�P.O. Box 27499, Detroit, MI 48227.