Born to Robert Lee Brinkley and Ray Jennetta Arnick, Dwayne entered this world on December 2, 1960 in Marshall, Texas. After mom relocated to Dallas, Texas, Dwayne attended schools within the Dallas Independent School District and graduated from David W. Carter High School. He then attended Mountain View Junior College for a semester. He was employed at various jobs in the trucking industry and Manheim of Dallas until he became disabled. He had a passion for fishing, barbequing and riding his motorcycle. Dwayne was a member of the Faithful Missionary Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his father; Robert (Bobby) Brinkley. Dwayne leaves to cherish his memories, two loving children; son Bricelon and daughter LaBrittany, his loving mother; Ray Jennetta, two dear sisters; Felecia Hardeman (Charles), Adrienne Harrison, one brother; Carl Ray Brinkley, Dwayne also leaves behind four grandchildren; James, Jaliyn, Jaz'lyn, and Bricelon, and a dear and special friend; Sam Reaves, along with many other relatives and close friends who will miss him dearly.
