Dwyane Bernard Barber was born on October 17, 1958 in Bridgeport Ct. Dwyane's mother, Alma Grier Barber Horton preceded him in death. Father, Alexander Barber, Jr. resides in Winston-Salem. Dwyane departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Dwyane graduated from East Forsyth High School and served in the US Army where he was honorably discharged. He attended Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee where he pledged Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. He was enrolled at Forsyth Technical Community College, studying Diesel Mechanics. Dwyane was a devoted father to his sons, Jordan Crockett and Luke Barber of Winston-Salem and daughter Rechina Green of Kihei, Hawaii. He leaves two granddaughters, EzauraCelis Ibarra and Jordyn Holton. Dwyane had one younger brother, Alexander E. Barber, III who died in June 2013 and has one sister, Sonya Barber who resides in the city. Dwyane is survived by his loving and supportive father, Alexander Barber, Jr. and grandmother, Mrs. Parphinia Ford. His paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Barber, preceded him in death two weeks prior to his own.

Dwyane leaves a devoted partner Latrell Edwards and a devoted friend Christopher Legette. He also leaves to mourn, loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Dwyane was an open-hearted individual who would do anything for anyone. The advice he provided to others, "You have to think in Life". Dwyane had a personal relationship with God and wasn't ashamed to tell others about it! Dwyane was loved by many and will never be forgotten.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sam Hickerson, officiating. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Wednesday at the Chapel.