Samuel “Tank” Crosby III, born June 24, 1978, in Dayton, Ohio. Tank died peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by his family and close friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Crosby Jr., and sister, Bridget I. Crosby.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother and Best Friend, Cynthia L. Crosby, his sister, ShaDonna R. Rolling (Travis) and his loving children: Synphaine Crosby, Syniyah King, Synaira Crosby, Sameah Crosby, and his namesake, Samuel Crosby IV. And though not his biological children, Tank also raised Jay’lynn Terry and Jerome Terry as his own. 

He will also be sorely missed by his nephew, Anthony Daxton Rolling, and his chosen brothers: Brian Woodard, Deon Small (Ribs), Eric Smith, Jamal Hill, James Ward, Jason Whitaker, Jason Wilson, Kevin Ringer and all the Belmont High School classes, especially, the class of ’96.  Finally, he leaves a host of dear Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and Friends to cherish his memory.

A graduate of Belmont High School, c/o ’96. Tank continued his education at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Tank was also a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Dayton, Ohio.  Tank worked in many fields during his life, including working for Delphi, Kroger, Caterpillar, and most recently, at ConAgra Foods as a fork-lift driver until the time of his disability. Tank was happiest spending quality time with his beautiful children, eating great food, laughing, debating, and cultivating his massive collection of Jordan’s.  

Throughout his life, Tank kept a tight circle of friends, and was never really “out on the scene.” But you could catch him enjoying food, drinks, laughter and talking about the good old days with his brothers at The Ohio Chief’s Bar and Lounge.  So to celebrate his life, family and friends will gather there again on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1124 Leo Street in Dayton, Ohio 45404. 

The family will welcome cards and expressions of sympathy at the time of Tank’s Celebration of Life. Finally, the family would like to send a special thanks to H. H. Roberts Mortuary of Dayton Ohio, and Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for their heartfelt professionalism and generosity.