Ray K.

Segura

Ray K. Segura 77 of Beaumont, TX: passed Mar. 23, 2026.

Services are Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026, at Our Mother of Mercy Sarah St. Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 8AM until Funeral Mass at 10AM. Interment will be in Live Oak Cemetery Beaumont, TX.

Ray Kinley Segura, 77, was born in 1948 in Beaumont, Texas, the fourth child of Whitney Segura Sr. and Eva Segura. He was raised in the Pear Orchard community, where roots were deep, family was everything, and life was built on hard work and love. He attended Hebert High School and was part of the Class of 1967.

Ray worked side by side with his father and brothers in the family business, Segura Roofing Company. Known for his unmatched speed and skill, he earned a reputation as one of the fastest shingle nailers on his side of town. But beyond the work, beyond the labor, Ray was a man grounded in connection—especially with his brother Bird, his closest companion in both life and time, separated by only a year but bonded in a way that felt like a lifetime.

Ray lived with rhythm in his soul. He loved to dance—effortlessly, freely—and in 1969, he and Lenell captured that joy together, winning a dance contest at the VIP Club. That same sense of pride and presence showed in the way he carried himself—he loved wearing his hair in braids, and Fridays held a special place for him as he looked forward to Penny coming to braid his hair. It was a simple ritual, but one that brought him joy and kept him feeling like himself.

He loved to fight—carrying a toughness that spoke for itself—but those who knew him best also knew the quiet side of Ray. A quiet that, with just a little beer, would shift… soften… and turn into something more lively, a little more rowdy—always leaving room for laughter and stories that would linger long after the moment passed.
His faith anchored him. Ray attended Mass every Saturday until his health no longer allowed it, often riding his bike just to be there- a quiet but powerful testament to his devotion.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Segura Sr. and Eva Segura, and his siblings Mercedes, Redell, and Raymond (Spot).
He leaves behind a legacy carried in memory, in laughter, and in the lives of those who loved him. He is survived by his siblings Whitney Segura Jr., Dr. J.C. Segura Sr., and Brenda Segura; his sisters-in-law Lillie B. and Lenell Segura; and his sons Mervin Ray, Lil Ray, and McKinley Ray. He also leaves behind daughters-in-law who became part of his story, including Alicia (wife of Lil Mack) and Lativiya (wife of Mervin Ray), along with seven grandchildren who will continue to carry his name and spirit forward. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who will forever cherish his memory.

Ray's life was uniquely intertwined with his brother Redell in a way few can claim—they married identical twins, Margaret and Theresa DeVault, and lived next door to one another, creating a closeness between their families that went beyond blood and became something truly rare.
And in the quiet spaces of memory, their lives, the reflection of time shared with his in-law Puttie—moments filled with humor and ease. He would joke that one day they might feel so good they'd accidentally walk into the wrong house… a simple statement, but one that now echoes as a reminder of joy, of presence, and of the kind of life that did not take itself too seriously.

Ray Kinley Segura was strength and rhythm, quiet and fire, faith, and laughter—woven into one life that will not be forgotten.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com