Jon William Engle Jr

Jon William Engle Jr. passed away on October 13, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born on December 29, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Jon was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The Florida State University. He worked at Modern Mail & Print Solutions.

Jon enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures. He loved FSU football and Tampa Bay Bucs football, enjoyed watching movies, especially the Star Wars series and Marvel films, and treasured spending time with his family. 

He is survived by his mother, Joella Engle; his sister, Amy Samar; his niece, Addison Samar; his aunt, Cheryl Engle; his uncle, Albert Bennett; his aunt, Cindy Bennett; his cousins, Jordan Bennett and Jakob Bennett; and Ollie Samar, a beloved dog who was part of the family. He was preceded in death by his father, Jon Engle; his grandmother, Arlene Bennett; his grandfather, Richard Bennett; his grandmother, Elenora Engle; and his grandfather, John Engle.

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance on October 28, 2026, for a Memorial Gathering from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes, 2201 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St. N, St. Petersburg, Florida 33704.

He was known as a gentle soul with a kind heart, and he will be remembered for the warmth and quiet goodness he brought to the lives of those around him. Jon will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.