September 19, 1947 to March 20, 2025
Berryman Gene Segrest, 77, of Anniston, Alabama transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 20, 2025. A memorial service officiated by Brother Gary Burns will be held at Edgewood Congregational Methodist Church, 2700 Brighton Avenue, Anniston, Alabama 36207, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m.
Gene is survived by his loving wife, Joy, of twenty-five years; son Brian Segrest (Keitha) of Anniston; granddaughters Allie Segrest Montgomery (Will) of Oxford and Rylee Segrest Baxter (Tyler) of Enterprise; great grandsons William Allinder Montgomery and Cooper Brooks Baxter; great granddaughter Collins Avery Baxter; sister Cindy Peacock (David) of Gardendale; sister-in-law Diane Segrest Dulaney of Lincoln; niece Mandie Segrest Sewigu; nephew Chris Segrest; great niece Freya Nicole; and great nephew Houston Lynn Tyr.
He is preceded in death by his father, B.G. Segrest; mother, Amma Kate Segrest; and brothers Ken Segrest and Randy Segrest.
Gene graduated from Saks High School in 1965, where he was an all-county basketball player. Gene was an employee of Flowers Baking Company for thirty-five years, where he was well-loved throughout the Calhoun County community and formed many lifelong friendships. Gene was an avid Auburn fan. He and Joy spent many Saturdays at Jordan Hare cheering on his Tigers. He loved all things baseball and was a huge Braves fan. Some of his greatest memories included coaching and playing baseball with his son, Brian. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the lights of his life, and he would brag on them in any opening of a conversation. Christmas was Gene’s favorite time of year, and he made sure it was always special for his family. Gene had the kindest heart, the biggest smile, a heart for children, and loved Jesus.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
