James Michael Sourwine

James Michael Sourwine, 63, of Carmel passed away September 21, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born July 9, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Jack and Patsy (Selvidge) Sourwine.  He married Diane Chiaro on December 5, 1981.

Jim was a proud 1981 alumni of Indiana University, where he received his bachelor’s degree from the IU Kelley School of Business.  After years of working with and around his parents at the family business, he joined Sourwine Construction Company, on a full-time basis.  Under Jim’s leadership it eventually became Sourwine Real Estate Services.  He worked everyday for the betterment of his tenants while managing and developing his properties including 9100 Meridian Square, Keystone Office Centre, and River’s Edge. Jim was passionate about his work and was proud to be a second-generation owner, and eventually passing the torch to his own son, Joseph in 2022.  He was an avid IU and Pacers fan, he enjoyed cars, and when he wasn’t at work he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Diane Sourwine; five children, Joseph Sourwine, Jennifer Sourwine, Jana Sourwine, Jadyn Sourwine, and Joy Sourwine; his mother, Patsy Sourwine; brother, J.D. Sourwine; sister-in-law, Linda Benson; niece and nephews, Matt, Keegan, Cortney, Sam, and Max, and he was an Opa to his beloved granddog, Mozart.  He was preceded in passing by his father, Jack Sourwine; father and mother-in-law, Vince and Eleanor Chiaro; and the dog that made him Opa, Sherlock.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Flanner Buchanan – Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Road.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday, at the funeral center.  The family requests that guests dress casually and join them in celebrating things Jim loved by wearing apparel or colors that support IU, Marian University, and the Indiana Pacers.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the ALS Association – Indiana Chapter.

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