Portrait of Craig Kenneth Kicklighter

Obituary · Springfield, GA

Craig Kenneth Kicklighter

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Craig will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal."
— Irish proverb
What Craig loved
Fishing

Craig Kenneth Kicklighter of Springfield, GA has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved him.

The chapters of his life were many; these are some of them.

Craig spent his working life as ['heavy equipment operator and truck driver'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.

Love, when given fully, leaves its mark on every life it touches.

Craig Kenneth Kicklighter, age 49, of Springfield, Georgia, passed away on April 24th 2026.

He was born on January 10 1977 in Savannah, Georgia. Craig worked as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver .

He enjoyed fishing and listening to bass and will be remembered for his kindness and his selflessness

Craig is survived by his daughter, Shanasy Kicklighter; his sister, Angel Centers; his brother, Donald Kicklighter Jr.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Kicklighter Sr and JoAnn Bradley.

A memorial service will be held at 1249 Courthouse Road, Springfield, Georgia on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12noon.

Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center is honored to serve the family of Craig Kenneth Kicklighter.

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