Mr. Duane Henry, Jr.

Mr. Duane Lamont Henry Jr passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Adventist Health Hospital, Glendale, CA at the age of 34 years. He was born on November 20, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Duane Lamont Henry Sr. and Artilla Mae Walker. Duane has been a resident of Los Angeles, CA since 2013, and as teenager attended Heritage High School. After graduating high school in June 2008, Duane went on to pursue his undergraduate studies at Berklee College of Music, graduated from college with a Bachelor’s in Professional Music and Film Scoring in May 2013. He was a saxophonist at heart, but played many instruments, was a music producer, and wrote music and made beats for a living. Duane loved being around his family, mainly his 2 sisters Marqueisha and India Walker. He was always writing music and playing his instruments whenever he had an opportunity with his family together for events, fun, and loved having a good time with them. Duane was also known for being adventurous and loved to travel. He’d been to many continents such as France, Canada, and Italy. He will truly be missed. Mr. Duane Lamont Henry Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: siblings, Marqueisha and India Walker, both of Saginaw, MI, Crystal Henry of Brooklyn, NY, Derrick Peterson of Birmingham, Al, Brianna Thomas of Saginaw, MI and Ciara Vasquez, of Chesaning, MI; special nephew, Joseph Xavier Walker of Saginaw, MI; stepfather, Mario Delvon Walker and mother, Artilla Mae Walker, both of Saginaw, MI; step-grandmother, Shirley Ann Walker; special friends, Franchesca Parks of Los Angeles, CA, Peter Grossi of Boston, MA and Daniele Odasso of Turin, Italy; with all his siblings he has three nieces, three nephews, a host of cousins including special cousin, Darrell “Grunt” Sherley; special aunt, Riza Prevost-Cole, other relatives, and friends. Duane Lamont Henry Jr. was preceded in death by his father, Duane Lamont Henry Sr.; grandparents, Booker T. and Josephine Martinez Mitchell; grandfather, Fred Pinkard Sr.; grandmother, Emma Phillips and step-grandfather, Eddie Walker Jr. The family would like to express special thanks to the Williams, Walker, Bell, Culberson, Berga and Deshazier families, and everyone who was a part of his life thank you. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607. Min. Patrick Payton will officiate. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Duane Henry, Jr.

November 20, 1989 - November 23, 2023