Duane Jones

Duane Jones is a character first encountered in the first episode of The Walking Dead.. He is the son of Morgan Jones. Duane and his father hid in various houses in Rick Grimes' neighborhood, attempting to ride out the apocalypse.

Cynthiana, Kentucky
Nothing is known about Duane's life prior to or as the outbreak began. He may have lived in or near Cynthiana and possibly attended primary school. He had a father and a mother.

Days Gone Bye
As a delirious Rick Grimes mopes about in his neighborhood, Duane hits him over the head with a shovel, and knocks him unconscious. Duane's father, Morgan, realizes Rick is still alive, and they take him into the house they're staying at to care for him. Duane is present during Morgan's explanation to Rick about the zombie outbreak.

After talking, Rick, Morgan, and Duane go to the police station where Rick worked. Rick gives Morgan some guns and a car, and Morgan tells Duane he plans to teach him how to use a gun, because he's old enough. Morgan and Duane plan on staying in the small town, for a few more days, before heading out to Atlanta. He is last seen inside the house as Morgan attempted to put down his wife.

Morgan Jones
Being father and son, Morgan was very protective of his son.

Jenny Jones
Jenny Jones is Duane's mother; not much is known of their relationship as her death occurs prior to the show's opening, but is seen becoming emotional when he sees her as a zombie.

Rick Grimes
Not much is revealed of their relationship.

Trivia

 * The character's name was a homage to the actor of the same name who was the protagonist in the film Night of the Living Dead.