Alan D. O'Rouke, Jr.

Alan D. O’Rouke Jr. was born on January 8, 1971, in Decatur, Georgia, and spent most of his life in Suwanee and Buford. A fan of outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, he also played several sports growing up but found his true passion playing football with his friends at North Gwinnett High School, where he graduated in 1989. During high school, he was also a proud member of the Key Club, raising funds to support a local retirement home.

Shortly after graduation, Alan enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving active duty until 1991 before transitioning to the Army National Guard, where he served until 1997, receiving an honorable discharge.

Upon returning from active duty, Alan met the love of his life, Kristie, and the two married on November 2, 1991. He always said it was the best decision he ever made. Together, they built a beautiful life, blessed with four daughters, whom he considered his greatest joys. Alan often joked that he must have been “paying for something” since not only did he have all daughters—but even the family pets were girls!

Mackenzie O’Rouke Page (b. May 18, 1992) – Alan always said “The Force was strong with her” and that she could lead a battalion. Morgan O’Rouke Padgett (b. June 23, 1994) – She had a special way of making her dad laugh, no matter what. Madison Brianna O’Rouke (b. February 4, 2000) – Their special needs daughter, whom Alan lovingly called the glue that held their family together. Abagail Carrington O’Rouke (b. May 13, 2004) – Alan always believed she brought healing after the heartbreak of learning Madison would never walk or talk.

Alan discovered his true calling in the low-voltage industry in 1997 and, in 2005, took a leap of faith by founding his own company, KCO Audio, which continues to thrive today. KCO wasn’t just a business—it became a family company, and Alan considered everyone he worked with as part of that family.

One of his greatest joys in life was being a grandfather to Brody, Michael, Colt, and Asher. He loved playing their favorite game, “elbow, elbow, hammer fist, hammer fist,” and dressing them in Army clothes. With his grandsons, he often joked that his “punishment” for raising four beautiful daughters had finally come to an end.

Though Alan didn’t drink or gamble, his favorite travel destination was Las Vegas, where he loved the energy and excitement. He also cherished family vacations and made it a priority to take his in-laws, Ricky and Brenda Peppers, on trips—including two of his and Kristie’s anniversary getaways.

Alan’s greatest accomplishments were not just in business, but in the relationships he built. One of his main missions was to teach the kids to “stay alert, stay alive.” He never met a stranger and had a gift for making people feel like lifelong friends. Whether it was old football buddies he still talked to daily or friendships formed through KCO, Alan was always there to lend a hand. He was known for his generosity—often donating labor or equipment when he could—to help others.

One of his only regrets was never getting the chance to play one last football game on the North Gwinnett field in the snow.

Alan is survived by his beloved wife , Kristie; his daughters and their families: Mackenzie O’Rouke Page (Leslie), Morgan O’Rouke Padgett (Brandon), Madison Brianna O’Rouke, and Abagail Carrington O’Rouke (Ben Saxon); his cherished grandsons : Brody, Michael, Colt, and Asher; his stepmother : Cathy O’Rouke; his loving in-laws : Father-in-law and mother-in-law: Richard Peppers and Brenda Peppers, his brothers and their spouses: Brad Mock and Alicia Mock, Matthew O’Rouke and Emily O’Rouke, and Sean O’Rouke; his aunts and uncles : Michael O’Rouke and Mary Lou O’Rouke, Barbara O’Rouke, wife of the late Darrel O’Rouke, Janice Lockhart, wife of the late Earl Lockhart, Barbara Singleton and Sam Singleton, Fran Jackson and Royce Jackson, Margie Stewart, wife of the late James “Jimmy” Stewart, Patricia “Patsy” Schubert and Joe Schubert, Peggy Stuart, wife of the late Jack Stewart, Carol Harrison and Steve Harrison, and Flora “Bonnie” McCarty and Tommy McCarty; and Sisters-in-law and spouse: Sonja Tatum, Jennifer Peppers, and Fritz Soechting.

Alan’s legacy is one of love, laughter, and kindness. His larger-than-life personality, quick wit, and generous heart will be dearly missed but never forgotten.