Clayton L. Thornburg passed away at the age of 58 on January 8 ^th , 2022. He is survived by his 3 children, Holly Myers of Berryville Arkansas, Tiffeny Bigham of Berryville Arkansas, Mika Thornburg of Knob Noster Missouri; and his 6 grandchildren, Autumn Bigham, Ellie Bentzinger, Wyatt Bigham, Blayk Thornburg, Annora Myers, and Finley Bigham.

At the time of his death, Clayton was a retired Air Force veteran of nearly 16 years. He spent his days living in Knob Noster, Missouri enjoying hobbies such as bee keeping, making homemade wines, hunting, fishing, exploring many activities with his family and friends, and being one of the biggest Kansas City Chiefs football fans. Clayton was a friend to all who knew him and was loved by many.

In his life, Clayton was most proud of being a father and a grandfather, as well as his 23-year military service where he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.  He will be honored in death through his contributions to the lives of those who knew him, his donations to military veterans, and a successful and honorable military career.

His funeral service will be held at Sweeny-Phillips & Holdren Funeral home in Warrensburg, MO, on Friday, January 14 ^th , 2022, at 1 pm. The family will receive friends from noon until service time. After the funeral, Clayton's body will be cremated, and a headstone will be placed in Berryville, Arkansas, where he will be close to his family and other loved ones.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Camp Valor Outdoors and can be left in care of the funeral home.