Michael Craig

Funeral Details:
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Graveside at Arlington Memorial Park
201 Mount Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

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Obituary:
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Adam Craig of Sandy Springs, GA. Michael passed away suddenly on June 30, 2025. He was 36.

Born and raised in Marietta, Michael grew up like so many kids and could always be found playing outside with his neighborhood friends. He spent his summers as a catcher playing travel baseball at Eastside Baseball with this favorite memory being the tournament his team made in Cooperstown, New York.

Michael was dedicated to his Jewish heritage from a young age. He was a member of BBYO while in high school and attended many leadership conferences, forming meaningful connections and friendships along the way. He continued his faith into adulthood and would later observe Sabbath every Friday night.

After his graduation from Walton High School, Michael attended Indiana University before finishing his degree at Georgia State while majoring in Urban Planning. Following his graduation from GSU, Michael moved to New York to continue his religious learnings and attended the Yeshiva of Far Rockaway.

A life-long Atlanta Braves fan who loved sports, Michael’s favorite yearly tradition was being the commissioner of the family and friends March Madness bracket pool, something he took great pride and joy in. He enjoyed watching movies and TV shows, always wanting to chat or relive his favorite scenes or jokes with whoever understood the reference. In his spare time, Michael loved playing all kinds of games and was sure to let you know when he won.

Above all, Michael loved his family. He enjoyed talking daily with his mother and sister and always looked forward to seeing extended family on holidays and other special occasions. They were always some of his favorite memories.

Michael was preceded by death by his father, Larry Craig. He is survived by his mother Francee Gilbert Craig; his sister Hannah Craig; Francee’s partner Marty Sifen; his cat, Rookie; his Aunt Karen and Uncle Gary Gilbert; and his favorite cousins Leann Podzinski and her husband Stefan, Jaclyn Moskowitz and her husband Austin, and Reed Gilbert.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2 at 12:30 p.m. at Arlington Cemetery, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta, GA, 30328.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Clinical and Research Program for Psychosis at Emory - https://together.emory.edu/give?q=Psychosis+