James L. Engledow

James L. Engledow, 66 of Carmel, entered Eternity Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  Jim was born March 23, 1956 in Indianapolis.  He was a graduate of Carmel High School and Wabash College, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

Jim was President of the Engledow Group, which he led through a long period of growth and change.  He was intensely loyal to the firm and proud and admiring of his colleagues there. He was past president of the Carmel Clay Parks Board, a board member of the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home Foundation and had been named Most Valuable Volunteer of the Year by the Carmel Clay Chamber of Commerce.  He was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Mike Pence.

In his non-professional life Jim loved his large family and the frequent times they spend together.  He was the beloved “Pop” to his grandkids and liked nothing better than cruising Walloon Lake as captain every summer with them aboard.  He bled Red for his Wabash, filling frequent alumni roles and rooting the Little Giants through lots of exciting football seasons.  Jim was a loyal lifer in Wabash’s Beta Theta Pi chapter, serving on house boards and wherever else help was needed.  He treasured his lifelong friendships with his Beta Brothers and their families. Jim led a full life both professionally and personally.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday, August 8 at Flanner Buchanan-Carmel.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 9 at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church.

Jim is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons, Eric (Nasha), Craig (Laura) and Kirk (Lisa Cash) Engledow; father, Jack Engledow; grandchildren, Caleb Essick, Sophie, Henry and Avery Engledow, Claire and Sydney Engledow, Sydney, Taylor and Peyton Cash; sisters, Susan Engledow and Beth Knapik; brother, Michael (Jennifer) Engledow.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Engledow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, Wabash College or the Carmel Clay Parks Department.  Please visit www.flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.