Samuel Logan Scott III

Samuel Logan Scott III

September 24, 1951 – October 29, 2022

Samuel Logan Scott III died October 29^th, 2022, in Indianapolis after a lengthy illness. He was 71. Sam was a gentle, brilliant, and highly gifted artist in many ways. Born in Indianapolis, he attended accelerated classes at School #80. He was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and Indiana University in Bloomington, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. He then attended Pratt Institute School of Design in Brooklyn, New York.

Sam helped design a French restaurant named L’Artiste after moving to Louisville, Kentucky. One of his creative outlets was his love of playing the drums in several central Indiana bands including Cousins from Venus, Trollpeter, and Wooden Friends. In addition to playing tunes, he had a truly astonishing knowledge of ‘60s and ‘70s rock band trivia.

After he moved back to Indianapolis, Sam became a graphic designer and professional photographer of great skill. He was on the scene for hundreds of sporting events, concerts, and public and private gatherings, taking photographs and designing for a variety of publications and a vast number of corporate clients. He prowled sidelines and backstages with a grace that defied his 6’6″ gangly frame. His artistry with a camera emerged from his sparkling charm and wit and constant curiosity.

Sam was the chief photographer for The Bob and Tom Radio Show for many years. His photographs for the cover of their classic album With a Little Help from Our Friends were an award-winning visual tribute to the famous Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. Among the many faces seen on the CD cover is a smiling Sam wearing a big hat!

Sam was wildly enthusiastic about Formula 1 racing and often worked as a photographer for Indianapolis Motor Speedway events. He enjoyed photographing internationally renowned personalities and Olympians as well as local celebrities and ordinary people. His love of traveling started with car and train trips with his family when he was a boy. His grandfather had been a conductor on the Monon Railroad.

Sam enjoyed family events and participated in reunions, often meeting in Jeffersonville and Bloomington, Indiana. He loved being part of memorable gatherings at Lake Lemon and in Brown County. He also enjoyed involvement in his son Sam’s school and sporting events at Christ the King and Bishop Chatard High School. Cape Cod vacations with his family were a highlight of his life.

Sam is survived by his son, Samuel Logan Scott IV, and former wife, Janet Kleinschmidt. Other survivors include his sister, Nancy Ellen Scott, and his nephews Sam Saib Scott, Galen Scott Hartman (Courtney Myers), Julian Logan Scott Hartman (Cara Bowman) and three great-nieces, Adrianna, Johanna, and Zoe. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Logan Scott, M.D., and Doris Louise Scott (née Baxter) and his sister Susan Ann Scott.

You are invited to a celebration of life for Sam. It will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Indianapolis First Friends Quaker Meeting, 3030 Kessler Blvd., E. Drive. Family and friends are encouraged to join in remembering Sam, the man who could light up a room when he walked in. Your contribution to celebrating his life is greatly appreciated.

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