Carl James Gigee

Carl James Gigee, 84, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

A celebration of Carl’s life, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The service will remain on the Funeral Home website for 90 days.

Born on November 27, 1940, in Westfield, Pennsylvania, Carl was the son of the late James and Leona Gigee. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for eight years, dedicating his time to the service of his country.

After returning to the Crystal Coast, Carl furthered his education at Carteret Community College, earning an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. He went on to work in Civil Service at Cherry Point, working diligently as an electrician technician.

Carl will be lovingly remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who loved his family dearly.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his daughter, Paula Jacques (Patrick) of Greenville, NC; son, Michael Gigee of New Bern, NC; sisters, Jimona Stafford (Duane) of Sabinsville, PA and Sally Glassbrook (Neil) of Pittsford, NY; brother, Simon Gigee (Bonnie) of Westfield, PA; grandchildren, Cameron Jacques, Hunter Jacques and Logan Gigee; and great-grandson, Elias Jacques.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Guthrie and sister, Mary Manning.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations in Havelock, NC.