Timothy Clay was born April 11, 1998 in Marshall, Texas. He started his education in Marshall ISD and later transferred to Longview ISD where he graduated. His love for football landed him a scholarship at Kilgore College. He was an active member of West Loop 281 Church of Christ in Longview, Texas.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Dennis and Barbara Johnson; paternal grandparents Timothy Will Clay Sr. and Shirley Ann Davis-Clay; three uncles Dennis Johnson Jr., Herbert Davis and Sylvester Davis.

He leaves to cherish his memories:  his parents, Timothy Clay Jr. and Dominique Clay; one sister, Teniah Clay; five aunts, Miescha Golden, Tiffany Johnson, Yolanda Clay, Latreace Walker, and Nicole Clay; one uncle, Christopher Clay. He also had a god-daughter, Amia Dixon; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.