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James Blaine 'J.B.' Salter Sr.

James Blaine 'J.B.' Salter Sr. obituary

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James Salter Obituary

J. B. passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2015 surrounded by his family at Pointe Coupee Healthcare at the age of 86. He was the inventor and owner of Salter's Jiggin' Pole and Tackle Company for the last 35 years, a resident of Erwinville and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting will be at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen on Monday, July 20, 2015 from 5 to 9pm and on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 8am until religious services at 10:30am, conducted by Pastor Ray Werline. Interment will follow at Erwinville Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty LeJeune Salter; daughter, Kelly S. LeJeune and husband Richard; sons, Terry Salter and wife Teresa, Kenny Salter and wife Gail, and James "Blaine" Salter, Jr. and fiancé Misty Maher; grandchildren, Nicholas Salter and wife Mica, Jeffrey Salter, Jake Salter, Kasie Salter, Ryan LeJeune, Preston Salter and Andrew Morvant; great grandchildren, Kollin Didier, Rylie Salter and Gracen Salter; nieces, Wanda and Robin; nephews, Steve and Jamie. Preceded in death by parents, J.J. and Nelloise Lester Salter; and brother, Weyman Salter, Sr.; and nephew, Weyman, Jr. J. B. was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed teaching his unique style of fishing throughout the South whether it was teaching a leisure class at LSU, attending Sporting Shows or taking freshwater guided trips. He has left his mark on the pan fishing industry in South Louisiana. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching all ages throughout the years. He served in the National Guard, and was an Ewrinville Volunteer Fireman. Owner and operator of family owned Salter's Café, Salter's Truck Stop and Salter's Western Auto and Sporting Goods. Please share memories at www.wilbertservices.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Pointe Coupee Hospice.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 17 to Jul. 19, 2015.
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Sorry for yall loss I remember calling on JB are some good days will be missed

Ronnie Bryant

Acquaintance

July 11, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Earnestine Griffin

July 20, 2015

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Salter family.

Robby and Thea Smith

July 20, 2015

Mr. JB was a legend without a doubt, a great man that was friends with so many people. I have some great memories with him as a kid, as does my dad. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Hollis "Bubbe" Day

July 20, 2015

I really enjoyed all the fishing trips with dad (L.J. Dipuma) and Mr. JB over the years. I learned a lot about fishing and many other topics!

Michael Dipuma

July 20, 2015

Kelly, Ryan and Richard - Jane and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know you're all in our prayers. May he rest in eternal Peace in the hand of our lord and savior. Love, Ellen

Ellen Waguespack

July 19, 2015

Terry, sorry for your loss. Grief cannot be gone around, above, or under, you have to go though it. Let God be your guide.

Terry McLain Sanders

July 19, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Salter family.

Diane Lee

July 19, 2015

Sorry to hear about J.B.Sold many of his poles to tackle dealers.Lot of memories of those days.Good Man will be missed.

Ronald Bryant

July 18, 2015

RIP Mr. J.B. My father brought me to the store frequently & because of you the jiggin pole is all I use. My condelences to Kelly, my high school friend and the entire Salter family.

Veronica Hancock

July 18, 2015

Kenny and Family.. Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family in this time of sorrow.

Rob and Pam Ryan

July 18, 2015

My prayers for the family for your lost of a wonderful man who made friends every where he went.

Marquette Merritt

July 17, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Avian Harding

July 17, 2015

Kenny, Gail, Kasey and Jake, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and grandfather. May God surround you with his comfort and peace. Kasey, we love you honey. So very sorry.

Dianne and Rick Henderson

July 17, 2015

Praying for the family at this time .

Susan Babin

July 17, 2015

There are no words of comfort...only Faith, tears, and memories. We'll keep the Faith, shed the tears, and share the memories. A lost friend and fishing companion, gone but never forgotten. Lucas Dipuma

July 17, 2015

I will always treasure our chats with Mr.JB at each years hunting and fishing day at Waddill. His contributions to Louisiana Outdoors are truly appreciated. Beautiful Legacy. Our sympathies!

Polly Glover

July 17, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. JB's passing. He was a wonderful man and we loved fishing with him - his love of the Atchafalaya Basin was unsurpassed. Our deepest condolences to his family.

Marissa Turner

July 17, 2015

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

July 17, 2015

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