Michael David Teems Jr.

Michael David Teems, Jr., known to most as "Mike", passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, November 25th, at the age of 64.
He is survived by his daughter, Grace McClellan Teems, who will hold him in her heart forever. He is also survived by his mother, Wanda Teems Gershowitz, his father, Michael David Teems, Sr., his stepfather, Irv Gershowitz, and his stepmother, Melanie Teems. Furthermore, he is mourned by his brother, Matthew Dow Teems, and his sister, Julie Ann Ambrose. Additionally, his nieces – Kelly Watkins, Emily Tippett, and Madeleine Teems – and nephews – Caleb Teems and Owen Teems – will also grieve the loss of Mike.
He was born on January 20th, 1960, the first of three siblings, to two loving parents in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Laurel, Maryland where he spent his childhood & adolescence. He then went on to study at and graduate from the esteemed Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a degree in Industrial Design. While in college, he was a patent illustrator, showcasing his impressive ability to be both giftedly left-brained and right-brained.
Mike's charming and clever spirit was a light for so many. He was undeniably brilliant and used his education to contribute to the world of consulting and marketing in imaginative & priceless ways. He was an avid fan of Formula One, loving the strategy and excitement behind the motorsport, and beyond that, busied himself with driving all types of unique and beloved cars throughout his life.
Mike was a natural-born leader and a gifted mentor, touching so many with his work as an AA sponser and paving the path for future innovators in industries he excelled in. He was the first person you would want to call in a crisis or if you needed sound advice. He was a loyal friend with the type of witty humor that could brighten your spirits even in the stormiest of weather.
He notably enjoyed domestic and international travel throughout his life that rivaled the scenery you'd see in National Geographic. He visited Egypt, Germany, and Dubai, to name an exciting few. He also made a home out of Maryland, California, and Arizona, before settling in Georgia. He was a free spirit and cultured man with an innate desire to explore and better understand the world around him.
On Monday, the world lost an invaluable man of character and humility. He was a beacon of light in his community and inspired everyone around him to reach their full potential, consistently cheering on others. To know him was to love him. He will be dearly missed and his legacy will live on with his loved ones and all of those he mentored and helped blossom. There is no doubt that Mike Teems has left the world a better place than how he found it and we are all better for it.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society on behalf of Mike.
Please feel free to share your fondest memories of Mike on his obituary page(s) to celebrate his wonderful life & impact on us all.
A memorial service will be planned for early 2025 and details will be posted here.
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