Duane Alexander Baxter

Duane Baxter, son of the late William Edwards, Jr. and Diana Baxter, was born on August 28, 1970, and entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2020 at Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, New York.

Duane was educated in the public schools of Onondaga County. Duane was a loving and devoted son, father, grandfather and friend.

He was preceded in death by is father, William Edwards, Jr.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories, his mother, Diana Baxter of St. George, South Carolina; brothers, Dwayne Edwards of North Charleston, South Carolina and Tauries Edwards of Reevesville, South Carolina; one sister, Crystal Williams of St George, South Carolina; sons, Duane Baxter, Jr. of Syracuse, New York, Kristen Baxter of Mooresville, North Carolina, Jason Baxter and Jordan Baxter both of Syracuse, New York and Denzell Dowdell of Syracuse, New York; daughters, Deniza Dowdell, Makezia Bennett and Meziyah Dowdell of Syracuse, New York, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Calling hours are Monday, February 24, 2020, from 11am -12pm, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 North Main Street, North Syracuse. Interment to take place in Oakwood Cemetery.

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