Michael Douglas King II
September 20, 1981 ~ October 8, 2022
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Michael Douglas King II, 41, of White, GA, passed away at home after a long illness on October 8, 2022.Born September 20, 1981 in Rockledge, FL to Beverly Renee (Maupin) King, Doug shone like a star for hisentire life. A child prodigy who grew up in Minnesota, he graduated with a double major in History andPolitical Science from the University of Minnesota at age 19. He entered Emory University School of Lawin Atlanta, GA the following year, graduating and passing the bar at age 22. A fierce champion of theunderdog, he began his career as a public defender in Floyd County Georgia. But ever the explorer, Dougand his adventurous spirit sought the next challenge. In 2011 he accepted a job as a district attorney inDillingham, Alaska near Bristol Bay. Doug returned to Georgia in 2013 to begin his own practice, gettingback to what he loved, protecting those who needed help and ensuring their rights were protected aswell. If Doug King was your attorney, you had an aggressive and loyal advocate on your side who workedtirelessly on your behalf.Doug was passionate about many things, including Second Amendment rights. He was an activemember of Georgia Carry for many years offering them legal advice when needed. With an equalpassion for gun safety and knowledge, he was also an NRA approved pistol instructor. Doug had an easy,charming way with people and was as patient as the day is long. Being a natural teacher, Doug beganhomeschooling the children, which he continued for the rest of his life. As a result of his intensive andthoughtful curriculum, his children thrived and are academically several years ahead of where their agesdictate they should be.Doug was in possession of a tremendously kind, loving, generous, and gentle heart. He never met a cathe didn’t like and took in many strays over the years. He loved bad jokes. When he was able, Dougloved to cook. He took great pride in winning second place in the annual Dillingham Chili Cook Off,during which he impressed a judge from Texas who complimented his creation. But be warned, if Dougtold you something was just a little bit spicy, your face was all but guaranteed to melt off. Along withcooking, Doug loved spending quality time with his family, cycling, reading, military history, politics,cowboy action shooting, British comedy, irreverent humor, comic-cons, role-playing games, sci-fi movies,and museums. But most of all, he loved proposing to his wife again and again and renewing their vowsin crazy ways, like the time he surprised her with a weekend trip to Vegas to get married by Elvis.As his health began to decline, Doug decided to live vigorously. He began traveling frequently to placessuch as Key West, Paris, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Turks & Caicos, Alaska, Universal Studios, Disney World,Disneyland, and Knott’s Berry Farm. He enjoyed taking the children on homeschool field trips to Dallas,TX, Chicago, IL and Philadelphia, PA. He was always full of surprises and loved booking trips andadventures for his family.Doug is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer, his children John (his pride) and Elizabeth (his joy), hisdevoted mother, Beverly, his in-laws Jay and Diane Pino, and many, many wonderful friends.The family would like to give special thanks to Amedisys Hospice of Cartersville, GA for their unwaveringhelp and support.Per his request, there will be no services. His wish was to be cremated and for the children to one daytogether recreate a road trip he once took across the country, sprinkling his remains along the way in allthe places they choose to stop. Until such time as they are old enough to make the trip, his last requestwas to have his ashes stored in a Folgers can. The Dude Abides.
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Doug was the smartest and kindest man I know.
God help you if you crossed someone he cared for.
I met Doug in elementary school at Woodcrest Baptist Academy. He was in my older sister’s class. He was always kind. Doug really was a human being who was born with a heart and a brain, a very rare combination these days.
As often is the case, people grow up and lose communication over the years. My sister kept in communication with Doug over the years which is how I learned about his health challenges. It is so sad to lose such a brilliant and caring person.
There was a time a few years ago when I talked to Doug about a legal matter. He offered me assistance without asking for a single dime. He later asked me what it was like in Greece because he wanted to visit there with his family. Then Covid happened so I doubt he got the chance to visit Greece but I sure did let him know I would tell him all about it.
Well Doug, now you get the chance to see everything you ever wanted. As sad as it is to hear of you passing, I want to smile knowing that such a kindhearted person does not have to suffer anymore. You sure did know how to keep fighting. You fought for people within legal matters, you fought your own ailments, and you never gave up no matter what life threw at you.
Thank you for being a shining star for the short time you were here. May your spirit live on in the very best of light!
I can’t believe you are gone, Doug. I am sorry that I hadn’t kept up with you since you moved to Alaska and back, but you were on my mind often.
Doug was one of my earliest friends. He came as a new kid in school back in 1st grade and I was so happy to make him as a friend. I have so many memories of playdates, birthday parties, sleepovers, and school lunches. I was never a Trekkie, but Doug would keep me riveted with stories during lunch, basically reciting the plots of entire episodes of TNG while showing me his cards and memorabilia, to the point that I felt I had seen them myself. He never did let me live down that I ruined his commodore 64 floppy drive by putting a disk in upside down so that the label sticker pulled off into the hardware. He taught me everything from computers to corvettes, and showed me E.T. for the first time. All through school, and even when he went off to college while I was still wrapping up my secondary, he continued to keep me filled in on all the geek culture and Simpson quotes that I was unable to keep up with. I loved sitting around debating things with him in high school, working with him on his school government campaign, and I was so proud of all of his accomplishments. He was always quick to give advice, his knowledge of everything was uncanny, and he had a heart that loved to experience everything there was to offer.
The last time I got to see Doug, I was in Atlanta in 2010 for a work conference and he picked me up to have me spend the night and show me around town. He took me to a Brazilian steakhouse, and took this city boy out shooting the biggest guns he had ever handled since a 12-gauge and .22 back at camp. (Incidentally, John was born the next day unexpectedly before I left, while I hung out in the waiting room with Elizabeth.)
I miss you, Doug. I am sorry I didn’t know you were sick, but I am so warmed to hear how fiercely you lived and explored life in your last years and how dedicated you were to your wife and family. I will see you again someday. Take care.
I met Doug in 2009 through Georgia Carry. He served as my attorney in a few family law matters and did a tremendous job. Sending love to his family and especially his children and wife.
Brittany Levinson
Q: What will you never forget about Michael?
A: How he listens to you without judgement.
He helped me with my trust and knowing I had little funds.
I will miss him
There are some people in life whom you never forget, nor do you want to. As he was known during his school years, Doug was such a man. We were classmates at a private school and, in one sense, grew up together. We would ride our bikes everywhere. If I am not mistaken, Doug was with my family when he first shot a gun which began his love for our Second Amendment. He became an avid gun collector and trainer.
One amusing story…Doug had transferred to Spring Lake Park High School, where he immediately began college classes. While attending SLP, he joined the debate team and invited me to come to watch a meet. As I sat in the courtroom, he walked up and asked me to take off my school’s letter jacket, which I thought was an odd request. His debate coach then proceeded to ask me to fill in for a team member who could not make it. I lived in the same school district and was technically eligible to join the team. There I sat, not even a student at the school, yet acting as the bailiff. I had to swear every witness in and charge them, to tell the truth, yet I wasn’t really representing the truth myself. Only Doug could put me in that kind of situation. And I never did get an official SLP letter for my jacket.
He loved to debate, and he was good at it. Only a few times did I win a point on him. Once in speech class, before transferring to SLP, he was tasked with making a persuasive speech. He argued why one make of vehicle was better than another. I was convinced! How could you not be? Better gas mileage, larger fuel tanks, better dependability, and less expensive parts…he had really done some homework. I asked him when he learned all that stuff, as I didn’t realize he was interested in cars. Turns out he had made it all up, but it was very persuasive.
Does anyone remember his black T top Corvette? Once, he was enjoying a ride when he saw lights behind him. It took a little while for the officer to catch him. Doug figured that it might turn out better if he never slowed down. Sure enough, the officer began with a question, “Do you have any clue what the speed limit is on this road?”
I remember him most for his love for Star Trek. He seemed to have every action figure in its original package. If it said Star Trek on it and it was available to buy, Doug had at least one on the top shelf of his closet. If you ever visited his house, you had to plan on watching some sci-fi show with him. On several occasions, I remember going to bed on his couch, thinking of all the sci-fi stuff lurking around me. His cat often tormented me as I believed in my half-coherent state that she was some creature from a show I had just finished watching.
I remember helping him and his mom after they learned some hard Minnesota lessons. 1) Antifreeze is a must! It was not the south, and straight water constantly froze in the winter. 2) Don’t leave the garage door open because you never know when a snowstorm is coming or when it might freeze open.
I regret not staying in close contact with him as we began our adult lives. Still, I am grateful he continued to influence others and help them enjoy life.
doug helped my family and i twice, he was a good man and will be mi
I am sad that I learned about Doug’s passing just now. Doug and were college classmates and friends. Who knew he would be the first to hop on the Olestra bandwagon? We last spoke on the phone a few months before his passing (I think?). I’m so sorry and so glad he’s made a positive impact on all of you.