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Craig Lamar Emfinger

October 20, 1978 ~ July 28, 2021 (age 42) 42 Years Old

Craig Emfinger Obituary

Craig Lamar Emfinger, age 42, of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Craig was survived by his son, Ethan Emfinger; his wife, Brooke Emfinger; McKade, Gage, and Camden (step-children); his mother, Katrina Talley; his father, Charles Lamar Emfinger, and step-mother Joan; brother, Casey Emfinger (Cherlene) and sister, Ashley Franklin.

Craig was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a generous man. He always looked out for others. He was a God fearing man. He enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, gardening, and always wanted a motorcycle and to live off grid. He loved his family with all he had . He attended Cornerstone Church in Athens, GA. He was a problem solver, extremely intelligent, and wanted to help everybody.

Craig we hope you aren’t in any more pain and with your babies. You were the best man with a great heart and all I ever prayed for. You will be forever missed and loved. Rest in paradise!

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gainesville, GA.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until service hour on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Online condolences may be made at www.hillsidechapelfuneralhome.com

Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1190 McEver Rd. Gainesville, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Celebration of Life 2:00 PM Thursday, August 5, 2021 Hillside Chapel Funeral Home

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