Dexter was born December 7, 1968 to the parents of Walter Coleman and Willie Holmes, in Winston County Mississippi.
Dexter was preceded in death by his father, Walter Coleman and Bonus father, Lewis Harris and his grandparents.
Dexter is survived by his son, Dexter R. Holmes, Jr; mother, Willie Harris; siblings, Tessie Holmes, Dionne Harris, Shalawnda Harris Ewuzie (Emeka), and Kristen Harris; fiancee, Renee McDougle; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.