Samuel Logan Scott III

September 24, 1951 - October 29, 2022

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You are invited to a celebration of life for Sam. It will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 11:30 am at Indianapolis First Friends Quaker Meeting, 3030 Kessler Blvd., E. drive.

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.

You are invited to a celebration of life for Sam. It will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 11:30 am at Indianapolis First Friends Quaker Meeting, 3030 Kessler Blvd., E. drive.

Samuel Logan Scott III September 24, 1951 – October 29, 2022 Samuel Logan Scott III died October 29th, 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 ofContinue Reading

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Deepest sympathy to the family. Sam was a special person and friend. We enjoyed working with him for many, many years at the IU Law School.

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Sam was incredibly warm and friendly every time I saw him. I often ran into him at Fresh Market and we would talk at length. He was alway very proud of Sam and he was very proud to be a part of the Christ the King community. He volunteered for everything he could to support Sam....I remember the cold December camping trip when everyone was in the third grade...his hand was the first to go up to volunteer. We have proof of his photography skills in our house, as he took pictures of both of our girls playing basketball with Larry coaching. Well done, thy good and faithful service and I hope I live a life good enough to see him when the Lord calls me home.

Friends from kindergarten, and throughout our lives. I'll miss, but never forget, your laugh and smile!

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Sam always made me smile. I haven’t seen him in a long time, but we shared a love of bridges, especially the Golden Gate Bridge. Sorry for your loss.

In addition to all of his other endeavors, Sam was a wonderful photographer of the life at iU Robert H. McKinney Law School and the Indianapolis legal community for many years. He approached his work with zest and grace, an important and lasting lesson for all of us. We are better (and certainly photographed better!) because of your pursuit of art in our hectic world. Rest in peace, Sam.

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So sorry to lose yet another friend and fellow photographer from IMS. Continue your journey.❣️?

I am so sorry to hear this news. Sam was such a laid-back guy. He made you feel good when you saw his (his term) "stone-bald head" rising above the rest. He helped our band "Polkaboy" take many professional shots from which PJ Yinger created great posters and album covers for the band. I last saw Sam when I ran right into him walking down Kirkwood Ave. about ten years ago. The world lost a very gentle soul.

Bye Sam. Will really miss you at next reunion. You were a great man and classmate.

Sam, Nancy, Susan and I have been friends since childhood. We grew up in the same neighborhood and went to School 80, together. You would find us playing together, all the time. When I think of Sam, I see this really tall red head with a huge smile and always laughing. His laugh was infectious. He was a great guy and loved having fun. This is how I will always remember Sam.

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