Joe Edward Segrest Jr.

Joe Edward Segrest Jr. of Livermore, Calif., died in a bicycling accident on Altamont Pass Road on Thursday, April 3.

Segrest worked for two decades as one of the exercise physiologists for the Security Department at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He also modeled for artists and art classes, maintained a thriving massage business and performed in numerous venues as a fire dancer. Segrest lived with one foot on and one foot off the grid.

Segrest is survived by his father, Joe Edward Segrest Jr.; his sister, Jessica, her husband, Randy; his niece, Pavia and her partner, Dewey; his sister, Denia and her partner, Shari; many loved ones in close community; and friends and family across the state, country and globe.

A celebration of life will be on Sunday, May 4, at Lichen Bark, one of the sites at Del Valle Regional Park. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. Bring food and a beverage to share for 5-7 people. Dress comfortably and bring your own blanket, chairs, etc. More information is available on the Facebook event page: Joe Segrest Celebration of Life.