Craig Niblett Jr.
Mark Craig Niblett, Jr., 36, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away in Coleman, Texas, on November 8, 2024. His Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 15, at Real Church in Breckenridge, with Mark Young officiating.
Mark was born in Tulare, California, on November 20, 1987, to parents Mark Sr. and Donna Niblett.
The most important thing in his life was that of his family. In 2007, while attending a concert, he crossed paths with Katie Pearce. It was an immediate attraction, and the two began dating. The couple married August 28, 2007, in San Angelo, Texas. The family made Breckenridge their home. Craig and Katie were blessed with their children during their marriage.
Most of his life he drove a truck for DRL and enjoyed seeing different places as he worked. One of the highlights in his life was attending his children’s athletic games – no matter when or where they were!
Growing up fishing was something the family always enjoyed and that love for fishing stuck with him.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, William James Dale.
He is survived by his wife, Katie, of 17 years; sons Brandon and Brantley; daughter Blakely; mother, Donna Stepp; father Mark Niblett, Sr. and wife Lisa; brothers, Chris Phillips and Chris Niblett; sister, Jennifer Parks; and grandfather, Dan Niblett.
Condolences may be made at meltonkitchens.com. Memorials in Craig’s honor can be made via donations to the Niblett family and may be left at Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home.
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