James Everett Denton, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home.

Jim (or Jimmy as many called him) was born February 19, 1946 in Springfield, Illinois to Eileen Denton Sieveking.

He graduated in 1965 from Arlington High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jim retired from IndyGo where he worked for 39 years as a coach operator and training instructor.  He was President of the Amalgamated Transit Union 1070 for 3 of those years.  Jim was selected as a 2002 Winter Olympic driver in Salt Lake City to drive athletes and spectators to and from events; he even got to hold the Olympic torch.

A love for God started in Jim as a young man.  In his early 20's, he dedicated many years to caring for foster children.  He was a youth leader at Independent Nazarene Church in Beech Grove, Indiana, and played Judas for several years in the annual Living Last Supper play.

When he became a father, Jim was dedicated to giving his daughter, Cathy, a better life than he ever had.  He provided her with opportunities to learn about God by sending her to a Christian School and taught her the value of hard honest work.

His house was never void of a dog, Rosie, his current family dog was loyal and by his side until his last breath.  Jim loved bike riding with his wife, Angie, in the park with their matching bicycles.  He had a passion for travel and had hope to return to Hawaii for another visit.  Make sure to take in a beautiful sunrise or sunset for Jim if you find yourself in Hawaii.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 states: "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might".  Jim exemplified this.  He was a faithful servant of God.  It is written in the second part of Ecclesiastes 9:10: "for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom."   This scripture brings Jim's family much peace knowing he is finally at rest.

Survivors include his wife, Angie Denton of Indianapolis, Indiana; daughter, Cathy Gerlach (James) of Carmel, Indiana; daughter, Margot Cummings of Indianapolis, Indiana; son, Colin Fisher of Ohio.

Grandchildren: Samantha Gloudemans (James) of Bloomington, Indiana; Kayla Gerlach, Katrina Gerlach, Jordan Fisher, Michelle Houston, Mykel Houston, all of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sister, Karen Ruble of Indianapolis, Indiana; brother, Kevin Ridge of McCrory, Arkansas; and Aunt Patricia "Pat" (Don) Singleton of Green Valley, Arizonia.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Eileen Denton Sieveking and his grandmother, Anna Louise Snow Redding.

Dr. Wilfred Williams will conduct a service on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 S Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131.  The service will be live streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com.  Friends may call Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m. at the mortuary.