Victor Clayborn (Lansing)

Victor Dellion Clayton was born on July 25, 1994, in Lansing, Michigan to Deborah Benson and Jerimic Clayborn, Sr. Victor received his formal education through the Lansing Public School District. Throughout his adult life, Victor held employment at various jobs, including, L & M Party Store and LS Automotive. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, especially outside on the grill, and watching football and basketball.

Victor received Christ at an early age. He was taught the Love of Christ and how important it was to show love to others. During his visitation here on earth, he touched a lot of souls, by his acts of love. No matter who you were, he would not judge you, but rather encourage you with positive words. You would often find him uplifting family and friends in their time of need, with reassuring words like “you got this” or “I got you”. He was very fond of his mother and often referred to her as his “Queen”. His mesmerizing smile, no matter the occasion brought good energy, wherever he went. He was especially excited about sharing this good energy with his nieces, nephews, Godchildren, and friends. Everyone who knew Victor will remember his sense of humor and his love for his family and friends.

Victor passed on August 18, 2021, at the age of 27 years old. He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy, parents, mother, Deborah Benson of Georgia and father, Jerimic Clayborn, Sr. of Lansing, Michigan; siblings, Sakita Cotheran of Texas, Shamari Christian of Detroit, Michigan, Jana Clayborn, Candice Clayborn-Ross of Lansing, Michigan, Lacey Gilmore-Clayborn of Seattle, Washington, Shalya Spencer of Georgia, Jerimic Clayborn III, Jerimica DeBerry, Bridget DeBerry, Arianna Allen, all of Lansing, Michigan, Zuri Clayborn, Imani Clayborn both of Detroit, Michigan; grandmother, Lavata Muhammad Hill Clayborn of Columbus, Ohio; grandfather, Robert Parker Haskins of California; god children, Marlena Hursey, Zah’Kecee Cotheran, Kardeir Cross, and Noahvau Hicks; god parents, Angela McKissic and Freddie Goss; god sister Aqiwanna Clay; god brother, Quantel McKissic Hursey; uncles, Charles Lynn (Barbara) Christian and Montreal Bates-Christian, Willie (Victoria) Wright, Charles Wilhite and Lovey (Mary) Wilhite; aunts, Sonya Cook Christian, Loveleeta Hill, Felicia Clayborn, Vena Clayborn, Yomora Lucus, Normatta Callihan, Natelaka Golson, Jessica Diggs, Alicia Burns, Tina Christian and specials aunts, Carol Bonner and Quitaria “Tia” Brown. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including special cousins, Shanice “Ne Ne” Watkins, Ralph Wheeler, Jr., Marquis Davis and Tywone Brown; special niece, E’Yonnia Nelson; special nephews, Da’Marion Carter, Kenneth Hackman, III, and special friends, Deprise Billings, Lamar Brown, Dennis Mollitor and Jarmarii Williams and longtime mentor, Larry Wohlscheid.

Victor was proceeded in death by his grandmother; Josephine Christian, great-grandparents, George and Lela Christian; great-uncles, Andy Christian and Otis Christian; and great-aunt, Corine Wheeler.