ALTAMONT — James “Jim” Warner Ingleson was “a man of unwavering faith and wisdom, profound love for his family, and a passion for music,” his family wrote in a tribute. “He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.” He was 76.

He was born on Feb. 18, 1948, in Jamestown, New York. Graduating with high honors from Jamestown High School, he continued his academic pursuits at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical power engineering.

“It was during his time at RPI,” his family wrote, “that Jim met the love of his life, Carolyn (née Lawson), whom he married on July 8, 1972.

“Throughout his distinguished career, Jim made significant contributions to the field of engineering, serving as a protective relay engineer at General Electric for nine years before devoting 28 years to the New York Independent System Operator. He served as chairman of the Power System Relaying Committee for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power & Energy Society and his expertise and dedication were recognized with a Distinguished Service Award.

“Music was not only a passion but a source of solace and joy for Jim. He played in a number of community bands as a member of the brass section along with Carolyn, and at one time founded and led a Dixieland jazz band, the Masters of Swing.

“Jim served his church with his musical talents as a member of the worship team. His love of music was passed down to his grandchildren as they practiced musical instruments together.

“Beyond his professional achievements and musical talents, Jim was a devoted family man. Over 51 years of marriage, he and Carolyn cultivated a nurturing Christian home in Altamont.

“Their cherished daughters, Julie Ann (née Ingleson) Lindh and Jill Christine (née Ingleson) DuBois, and their loving husbands, Daniel Ake Lindh and Brian Robert DuBois brought immeasurable joy into Jim’s life.

“He delighted in the role of ‘Papa’ to Theodore James DuBois, Silas Matteo DuBois, Nathaniel Eric Lindh, and Anna Jeannette Lindh, finding profound fulfillment in witnessing the love, laughter, and faith shared among generations.

“Jim is preceded in death by his parents, George and Lorene Linnea (née Warner) Ingleson, and his sister, June Eileen Brush.

“In his quiet, prayerful wisdom he was a source of strength and comfort to all who knew him. As a dedicated member of the Princetown Evangelical Presbyterian Church, he served faithfully as an elder.”

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On Saturday, May 25, calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. at the Princetown Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 3662 Giffords Church Road, Duanesburg, NY 12056. All are invited to a luncheon following the service in the church café. Flowers may be sent directly to the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Suburban Sounds, checks made out to Jo Ann Menzer, treasurer, (check memo: Suburban Sounds), 8 Compton Place, Glenville, NY, 12302 or to Schoharie Valley Concert Band (check memo: Student Award Scholarships), Sena Monaco, Post Office Box 943, Middleburgh, NY 12122.