Michael Sinclair King, 79, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away suddenly on January 29, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1945 in Teaneck, NJ. He moved to Calvert County at the age of 4 and lived on Cherry Hill Farm for less than a year before moving to 494 Main Street in Prince Frederick in 1950.
He graduated from Calvert Senior High School in 1963 where he played tuba in the band, was president of the AV club, and was a photographer for the yearbook. After high school he went to University of Maryland in College Park and studied Electrical Engineering.
He served in the Air Force from 1967-1970 including stays in Biloxi, MS, Great Falls, MT, Minote, ND, and South Korea where he met his first wife, Chong Suk, in Wonju. After returning to Maryland, he proposed to her over the phone. She soon followed him to Calvert County where they started a family and had a son, Edward Alan.
Michael worked with his father’s business, Boyd King Electronics, repairing TV’s, radios, and other electronics. They added Radio Shack products to their shop in 1976 which eventually grew to 3 franchise stores in Prince Frederick, Dunkirk, and Charlotte Hall. The store in Prince Frederick is the last remaining Radio Shack in the state of Maryland. Boyd King Electronics has operated for over 70 years.
After the passing of his 1st wife in 1999, he met Wanda and they married in 2001. He was a devoted husband and they loved to spend time with family and travel together.
Michael was the glue that kept in touch with family all over the country. He had a good sense of humor and loved to laugh. He enjoyed golfing with his buddies, eating delicious food, and traveling all over the US and the world. The places he visited included Alaska, Hawaii, South Korea, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Italy, and Chile. He made many road trips throughout the US including visiting 11 Presidential Libraries.
He was a lifelong member and former president of the Lions Club, member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, former director of the Calvert County Historical Society, and involved with Scouting as a kid and as an adult.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Wanda, his son, Edward A. King of Portland, OR, stepchildren Michelle E. Bandy of Virginia Beach, VA, Christine C. Blocksidge of Prince Frederick, MD, Sarah Clancy of Milwaukee, WI, Kathleen W. Clancy of Audubon, PA, and grandchildren Mason A. and Tanner J. King, Robert C. and Reagan E. Bandy, Charles T. and Henry F. Blocksidge. He has 2 surviving siblings, Frederick B. King of West Monroe, LA and Candace E. King of San Diego, CA. He was predeceased by his sister Margit K. Miller, brother Christopher A. King, and his first wife Chong Suk King.
Friends and family are invited to join us in celebrating Michael’s life. Visitation will be held at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, February 7, 2025. Services will be held Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick, MD followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
In Lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Michael’s name to:
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
25 Church St
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
The Calvert County Lions Club,
PO Box 214
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
The Calvert County Historical Society.
70 Church Street
P.O. Box 358
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Mike Guido
May 11 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
Mike King was a hell of a nice guy I remember him from his Dunkirk store and last talked to him at his Prince Frederick store probably 2 years ago I didn’t know he had passed until a few days ago, ( hell of a nice guy, I wish you could have stayed a little longer
Kathy P. Smith
February 6 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
My condolences to Mr. King’s family and friends. I was so sad to hear of his sudden passing. He was such a kind man and a true gentleman. His eyes would twinkle when he was teasing me about politics or telling me one of his humorous stories. Even though he would say call me Mike, he remained Mr. King to me for the forty years I knew him because of my deep respect for him. I will miss seeing and talking to him.
Carol Leal
February 6 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
My condolences to Mike’s family and friends. He was a very special person. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Pat Clancy
February 5 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
Janet and I are sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. A good guy. Our thoughts and prayers for him and Wanda.
Jon Eric Goldstein
February 4 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
I am very sorry to read this notice of Michael’s passing..I always enjoyed speaking with him at his store in Prince Frederick,where you could find many electronic items.He was a knowledgeable individual,and will surely be missed…
Beverly Barth
February 4 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
I knew Mike through the Calvert County Lions Club. He was a valuable and hard-working member for nearly 40 years. Mike was a friendly, kind and generous person, he seemed to be always smiling and had a mischevious twinkle in his eyes. A former co-worker of mine worked at Mike’s Radio Shack for many years and agrees, saying Mike was a wonderful employer and was liked by all of his customers and employees Wanda and family — you are in the thoughts and prayers of Mike’s many, many friends. Godspeed, Mike. You will be missed.
Kirk Swain
February 4 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
Heaven got a really good one away from us. Known Mike and his family for over 40 years and you’d be hard pressed to find a kinder, more gracious, or more generous man than him. Many will remember him for his involvement in trying to preserve the wonderful place we call home. Many more will simply miss him. He did a lot of good while he was here. He didn’t make any noise about it…he just did it. Thanks Mike. Save me a seat.
Leslie Downs
February 3 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
Mike was a Beautiful Man. He was a very important part of Calvert County. I wish Many Blessings for the Family to help them Heal from their Loss.
Anita Cox
February 3 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
My sincere condolences to you Wanda , Fred and all of the family! I only met Michael and you once while I traveled with Fred and Shirley to Williamsburg, Va, but we all had such a wonderful time together! We all laughed, enjoyed wonderful food and a great gathering of the family, friends and lots of fun! My prayers, love and hugs are being sent to all of you!
Ruth Grover Dixon
February 3 – Obituary: Michael Sinclair King
This breaks my heart. Mike was one of my sister’s good friends from Calvert High School’s class of 1963. Mike sponsored the trees that I decorated for Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees in 2000 and 2004 (this one in memory of my sister.) I will miss joking with Mike about how he always seemed to get my name a bit twisted up, even as he obviously knew who I was. Mike will be hugely missed— a good friend to many, an outstanding member of the Calvert County community, and on and on. My sincere condolences to Wanda and all who are experiencing a hole in their hearts. He will live on in our hearts and in our minds.
Ruth Alice (Grover) Dixon
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