Former Shelby County Prosecutor James Lisher, 74, passed away Monday at his home.
Lisher practiced law for 45 years and served as Shelby County Prosecutor for 12 years. He was the founder of Victim Assistance and Turn in Drug Pusher Programs. He also served as a public defender.
A gathering of friends will be Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
The Masonic ritual will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Celebration of Life following with military rites.
Lisher is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Dr. Jennifer Lisher, and husband, Daniel, of Greenwood; Lieutenant Colonel James Lisher II; brother, John Lisher, and wife, Mary, of Indianapolis; and granddaughters Mary, Lillian and Isabella.
Lisher graduated in 1965 from North Central High School in Indianapolis. He received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1969. In 1974, he graduated from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
Lisher was a member of the Indianapolis and Shelby County Bar Associations, admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of First Christian Church.
He also served on the boards of many civic organizations, including the Shelbyville Lions Club, treasurer and director of the Blue River Festival, Cancer Association of Shelby County, and Board of Zoning Appeals.
