Thomas A. Clayborne Jr.,  age 74, passed away November 24, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on August 5, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Annie R. Love and Thomas Clayborne Sr. He attended Springfield South High School and after which he worked as a welder for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Vivian A. Clayborn;, his sons, Tommy Clayborne and Darien Higgenbottom. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Love Sr (Angie); his sister, Taanya Amos (Dennis); his children, Dana Hammett, Melissa Evans (Maurice), and Robert Evans, 14 grandkids, 4 great grandkids, 3 nephews, a host of cousins, friends and family. In accordance with his wishes of cremation a Celebration of Life service will follow at a later date.