Duane Bivins, born 12/12/50, in Akron, Ohio, the 5th Child of the late, Homer and Johnnie Mae Bivins, Sr. He lived in Akron his entire life. He was educated in the Akron Public School System.

Duane was an excellent Artist and loved Animals. He could freestyle draw anything he set his mind on. From his youth, he loved all types of Animals. He was known to care for Animals, with his distinct area for each. Duane always had dogs, training them to fight and protect, as he would say.

He had much love for his family. Special bonds with several family members and childhood friends. Duane especially loved all of his Nieces and Nephews. He would quickly tell anyone, his Nieces and Nephews are the Prettiest and Most Handsome above anyone walking the Face of the Earth. Duane had a Special Daily Routine with his Great-great Nephew, Chance, giving God His due diligence with authentic sincerity.

Proceeded Duane in death: Parents; Homer & Johnnie Mae (Mickey) Bivins, Sr.; Brothers; Brion & Ronald Bivins; Nephew; Roland Bivins; Nieces; Alisa Bivins, Alijah, Elajah, Aniyah & Emiyah Johnson-Bivins.

To forever Cherish his Memories: 3 Sisters; Gloria (Cookie) & Claudette (Twin) Bivins & Claudia (Twin) Pugh; 2 Brothers; Homer Bivins, Jr. (all of Akron) and Apostle Terrance (Sheila) Bivins, I of Lorain, Ohio. A host of Family, Relatives and many Dear Friends