James C. "Jim" Segars

James C. 'Jim' Segars, 69, husband of Susan K. Segars, of McCormick passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his home. He was born in Augusta, GA to the late Hoke Smith Segars and Jimmie Corley Segars. Mr. Segars was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He worked in the telephone industry for 39 years and retired from Wilkes Telephone Company. Mr. Segars was a member of McCormick United Methodist Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed volunteering at the state parks in Florida, traveling and making friends around the world while on his quest for dollar beer! He was an avid fisherman and a "MacGyver" engineer. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife of 45 years of the home; a son, Shane A. Segars (Stacie) of Hickory, NC; a daughter, Michelle H. Segars, of Statesville, NC; two brothers, Dr. Hoke Segars and Dr. David Segars, both of San Francisco, CA; and a grandson, Zachary Caudill. A Celebration of Life service will be 2:00PM Saturday, July 20, 2013 at McCormick United Methodist Church, 200 Gold St., McCormick, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials, in memory of Mr. Segars, be sent to McCormick United Methodist Church, PO Box 267, McCormick, SC 29835 or Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Segars family.