James Curtis Stiglets

James Curtis Stiglets, born on July 10, 1930, in Hattisburg, MS, to John Alva Stiglets and Felice Delmas Stiglets, passed away at his home in Baton Rouge on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025, at 6:15pm. He was 94. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and served in the United States Marine Corps. Before retirement, he was both a District Manager and store manager at JC Penney. He was a member of Rotary of Baton Rouge, JC Penney Retirement Org., and loved LSU sports. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and was a parishioner at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Visitation will be on Monday, February 24, 2025, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11441 Goodwood Blvd, from 9:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, celebrated by Father Edie Martin and Deacons Joe Scimeca and Paul Soileau. Entombment will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, 402 Kirkland Ave. (River Road) in Brusly, LA. He is survived by his wife, Barbara LeBlanc Stiglets; two daughters: Cami Ann Stiglets and Robin Stiglets Ladd; and son, James "Jamey" Curtis Stiglets, Jr. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Stiglets Whittington; six grandchildren: Patrick Ladd, Curtis Ladd, Ashley Ladd, Austin Stiglets, Carson Stiglets, and Prestin Stiglets; as well as his great-granddaughter, Camille Elizabeth Ladd. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters. Serving as Pallbearers will be Patrick Ladd, Austin Stiglets, Prestin Stiglets, Curtis Ladd, Carson Stiglets, and Billy Stiglets. Special thanks are expressed to Michelle Johnson, Chara Ervin, Pam Williams, Dr. Jeffrey Hyde, Dr. Leo Blaise, and Dan and Geri Todd. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to St. Thomas More Catholic Church.