Walter Joseph Segrave Jr.

Walter Joseph Segrave, Jr., passed away at his home in Diamondhead, MS on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was 91 years old. 

Walter is survived by his son, Walter Joseph Segrave, III, his wife, Diane Williams Segrave, and their two children, Walter Austin Segrave and Ethan James Segrave. Walter is also survived by his daughter, Karen Segrave McCall and her husband, Michael Dean McCall of Sherwood, Arkansas. Walter is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. 

Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marie Louise Boyle Segrave, his son, Matthew Paul Segrave and his four siblings: Audry Domecq, Joan Munch, William A. Segrave and Francis B. Segrave.

Born on June 6, 1934, in Queens New York to Walter and Sophie Larmann Segrave, Walter and his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana when he was a young boy. Walter graduated from Holy Cross High School and attended Tulane University for a brief period of time. In January 1955, he joined the United States Navy which began his nearly 30 career of serving in the military. In addition to serving in the Navy, Walter also served in the United States Air Force and the United States Air Force Reserve until his retirement on June 6, 1994. In his civilian career, Walter was employed by New York Life Insurance Company for more than 20 years. 

Walter deeply loved and was dedicated to his family beyond anything else. Walter also loved being on the water. He spent much of his free time fishing, shrimping, and crabbing. During football season, Saturday nights were dedicated to watching Tulane Green Wave Football. Walter also enjoyed being around people. With his outgoing personality, he never met a stranger. He could walk into a room full of people he never met and walk out with new friends. Walter and his late wife Marie also loved to travel. 

For over 52 years, Walter and Marie traveled extensively throughout the country in various recreation vehicles. In 1995, they purchased their first Airstream, the first of three. They joined the Wally Byam Caravan Club International where they met, and traveled with, friends from around the country. Walter was also president of the Louisiana Airstream Club from 2000-2001 and he served as Trustee multiple times. As members of WBCCI, Walter and Marie crisscrossed the United States dozens of times with their beloved dog Tasha visiting every state multiple times, including Alaska. They have also visited every province in Canada, the Yukon Territory, including a trip to the Arctic Circle. 

Walter will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 

Funeral services are Friday, September 12, 2025, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian, MS, 9062 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian, MS 39571. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave., Biloxi, MS 39531.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.