David Adam Candlish's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida

David Adam Candlish

October 20, 1980 - January 6, 2026 (45 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

David Adam Candlish's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida

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Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes

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David Adam Candlish

October 20, 1980 - January 6, 2026 (45 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

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David Adam Candlish Obituary

We bid farewell to David Adam Candlish of Lakeland, Florida, born in Evansville, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 6, 2026 at the age of 45. David touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Adam Candlish to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Reverend Gary Candlish. He is survived by: his mother Carol Candlish; his siblings, Amy Candlish, Erica Allen (Michael), Abby Mills (Steve), Tiffany Berrien, Chelsea Pondell (Ryan) and Matt Candlish (Kristi); his nieces and nephews, Maya Constant (Josh), Olivia Candlish, Tyler Allen (Lexus), Branden Allen, Gracellyn Allen, Wyatt Mills, Matthew Pondell, Naomi Pondell and Ezra Pondell; his great-nephew Cayson Allen; and his great-niece Hayslee Allen.

At the age of 45, David entered the hospital on December 2nd and walked into the arms of Jesus and his dad, Reverend Gary Candlish, on January 6th after a long, hard fought battle with complications from Covid.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to David's Go Fund Me page or to donate in his name to the Hollie-Brewer Adaptive Rodeo. https://www.gofundme.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes



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Victory Church (Light of Lights Chapel)
1401 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

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Jan 17

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Victory Church (Light of Lights Chapel)
1401 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

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