Maliki David Clarence Crocker, age 22, of Cornelia, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Mr. Crocker was born July 8, 2003 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Dennis Clarence Crocker and Lesi Canupp Lovell, of Cornelia. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Danny Canupp; maternal great-grandmother, Naomi Campbell.
A loving new father, Maliki cherished every moment with his precious son, Korey, who was without a doubt his proudest accomplishment and greatest joy in life. He looked forward with hope and excitement to building a future alongside his fiancée as they began their journey as a family together. Maliki was known for his intelligence and determination, qualities that shaped the way he approached life and those he cared about. He had a remarkable gift for making others laugh, effortlessly bringing light into any room and lifting the spirits of those around him. His sense of humor was one of his most endearing traits, and he took genuine joy in sharing it with others. In his spare time, Maliki enjoyed playing video games and watching scary movies, finding simple pleasures in moments of relaxation and entertainment. Yet above all, his heart was rooted in his family.
Maliki will be remembered as a loving son, a devoted brother, and a proud father. His presence was truly one of a kind, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his fiance, Shaniah Hill, of Cornelia; son, Korey Crocker, of Cornelia; siblings, Sadie Keller, of PA; Kaden Crocker, of Demorest; Kayley Foster, of Mt. Airy; Courtney Crocker, of Lavonia; Caroline Crocker, of Dahlonega; Jay Canupp, of Demorest; Breley Sexton, of Cornelia; Brenton Sexton, of Cornelia; Dominic Sorrells, of Cornelia; Gabriel Canupp, of PA; Lillian Canupp, of Cornelia; maternal grandmother, Brenda Harrelson, of Cornelia; maternal great-grandmother, Joyce Harrelson, of Demorest; paternal grandfather, Dennis Crocker, of Demorest; paternal grandmother, Tammy Crocker, of Cornelia; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral Services are incomplete and will be announced.
As the family prepares for Maliki’s Celebration of Life, they respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory to assist with final expenses. (whitfieldfuneralhomes.com or P.O. Box 1113, Cornelia, Georgia 30531).
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
