Demetrius Levell Baxter

Mr. Demetrius Baxter “Beans”, was born on September 6, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri, to his parent, Vera Lynn Baxter.

Demetrius always spoke of and believed in God and prayer. He attended Lawrence Township.

Demetrius was a tutor to students who were at a higher level in school than he was. He held a handful of jobs, but the ones that stood out were his trip to Florida, where he worked on barges, an experience he described as amazing. Soon after, he worked for a company called HOODS, where he excelled, quickly becoming the lead driver in just one year. His personality was contagious, everyone loved him!

Demetrius’s (heart) – Vera Lynn Baxter 

“Girl queen, dry your face, momma. I’m good now.”

To know Beans is to love him.

Demetrius was preceded in death by his sister, Keisha Baxter.

He passed on March 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. “Beans” leaves to smile, live, and love each other: his always supportive mom; his children ~ Mariah, Xayden's and Mekhi, who he loved so very much; his two sisters ~ Mynecia (James) Henderson and Teresa (Tiffany) Bouie, that he had to listen to, advise, and then tell what to do.

If you knew Demetrius, you knew he prayed for, loved, and guided his nephews, DeVonte (Diamond) Bouie and James Henderson IV, and his nieces, Jada Bouie and Essence Henderson—“Uncle Levell.” He also leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and his best friend ~ Herbert Ayro, Jr., “his friend and brother.