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Michael Leon Paul, age 59, of Stone Mountain, Georgia (and formerly, Monroe) passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, after a 9-month battle with leukemia.
Born to Roger Lee and Virginia Jacquelyn (Reynolds) Paul on January 7, 1964, in Santa Maria, California, Michael spent his childhood in Skaneateles, New York, before the family moved to Georgia and the 100-acre property known as Brooks Lake in Conyers.
Michael leaves behind his only son, Morgan Paul, his beloved mother, Jacquelyn, siblings Deborah Kennicott, Robyn (Ron) McKinney, and Amy Paul, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father on January 14, 2017.
Michael put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and openly shared his testimony of the love of God through his deepest struggles and most blessed of times. He will be missed by many who fondly recall his many talents and desire to help when needed.
Mr. Paul attended Skaneateles Central Schools in New York, Southwest Dekalb High School, Decatur, GA, and Total Technical Institute in Norcross, GA before beginning a 40-year career in technology and robotics with Creative Systems Group, also in Norcross. In 2003, Mr. Paul alongside his (former) wife, Karen, launched 21st Century Robotics, The Next Generation™ and 21st Century I.T. Solutions. They enjoyed traveling with their young son while introducing interactive robots at industry trade shows nationwide. This unique technology was used in crime prevention, child safety, and community relations programs. Most recently, Mr. Paul worked for Self-made Motor Sports in Stone Mountain and put his skills to use in various home renovation opportunities.
In life, Michael loved the outdoors, including his many domestic and exotic pets. He was a jet ski instructor and entered several trick jet ski competitions. That love for speed and competition extended to dirt bikes and motorcycles. When Michael slowed down, boating, fishing, grilling, and photography were his past times. The family-owned business at Brooks Lake gave him a broad outlet for entrepreneurship where he worked corporate events and a camping and fishing business. There he also assisted his father in building their lovely home.
A memorial service will be held Monday, June 12th, at 2 pm with family receiving friends one hour before the service at First Baptist Church of Monroe, 202 McDaniel Street, Monroe, GA 30655 (770) 267-5904. Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Georgia Cremations of Loganville are in charge of caring for his remains.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cross of Christ Ministries, 4132 Annistown Road, Snellville, GA 30039 (770) 985-1235.
Tina West says
I’m so sorry for your loss Morgan! Your dad was a great friend to Phil and I! We had some great times together! Praying for you in the days ahead! I lost my dad 14 years ago and I miss him terribly. God will get you through! You will see him again one day!
Karen Paul says
To my son, Morgan,
I know the words may seem impossible right now and the loss indescribable. Through all the years, the best of times, the toughest struggles, I pray the recent visits with your dad and gathering of friends bring you peace, knowing you will see him again. He is in the Everlasting Presence of God. I Love You, Mom ❤️
Gail Ledger says
Morgan I know this is a hard time for you, but you have the comfort to know that he is not in pain anymore and is resting in arms of our Lord and Savior. The sorrow of missing him will get better in time but you will never forget him. We love you and we will praying for you and your mom
Barbara/Doug Reid says
We extend our deepest sympathies to you, Morgan and Paul family, as you celebrate your father’s life. What an active young man he was, and capable in the technical field. We are thankful he shared love for Christ with you, and encouraged you to develop spiritually as well as mentally. May you have good memories to comfort you now and as you live day by day. Barbara and Doug Reid
Robyn says
It’s been a year now since we first learned that my brother Michael was so sick. We had almost lost him then. We were all grateful then that we had a second chance to be reunited with him and to heal and forgive the divide that had kept our family estranged. I am so sad that we just didn’t have more time. I believe in my heart that he was at peace. That he felt he was loved and appreciated, and had finally received the forgiveness that he so wanted for all his struggles. He was a man of God, who deserves to have his life remembered and celebrated. We will remember his unique humor and the good spirit that he brought to this world.