David A. King, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, after enjoying dinner and dessert with his wife in his Ann Arbor home. A lifelong Ann Arborite, Dave was born in Ann Arbor and graduated from Pioneer High. He received his bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University, and in 1976 received a law degree from the Detroit College of Law. He spent his summers working at a foundry to pay for his education. Throughout his life, he gave special attention and respect to people whose jobs were physically demanding. In 1976, Dave began his lengthy and notable legal career as an Assistant Washtenaw County Prosecutor. The majority of his time as a prosecutor was spent in the Appellate Division. His work included supervising legal interns who were assigned to research and write responses to appellate pleadings. During the nearly 40 years he worked as a prosecutor, Dave especially enjoyed mentoring the many law students he worked with and keeping in touch with them over the years.
Dave was an avid reader, athlete, gardener, and cook. Always judicious with his words, he preferred to sit back and listen first, waiting to offer a thoughtful insight or witty interjection when needed. After his retirement in 2016, Dave was able to focus on his hobbies, which included taking care of Thomas, the stray cat he had adopted as a kitten, and whom he adored.
Above all else, Dave was devoted to his family. He cheered on his sons' achievements, both professional and personal; proudly attending their weddings and graduations, and coaching countless little league baseball teams. He doted on his grandchildren, who loved bringing him cookies and making him laugh with their antics. "Grandpa and Yiayia's house" will always be one of their favorite places to visit. And he did all this side by side with his wife of 37 years, Angela. Not everyone in life gets to spend 37 years with their soulmate but Dave did. After a rocky start to their courtship involving a miscommunication, Angie was quick to leave a message with Dave's office telling him to "call her about an appeal." Their love for each other cannot be overstated. Family dinners were a daily must-attend event that continued up until the day Dave passed. Angie and Dave would always bring out the best in each other.
Dave is survived by his wife Angela, his sons Luke (Christi) and Adam (Sabrina), his grandchildren Riley, Ryan, Blake and Sloan, and his brother, Michael.