David Holmes Gessell

David Holmes Gessell Six Mile, South Carolina Dave Gessell passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2025, at Six Mile, South Carolina. He was born November 29, 1951, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and lived in Hopewell and Charlottesville, Virginia; Bath, Ohio; Shelby, North Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina. He married Jo Anne Marr, his High School sweetheart, and the love of his life and raised a family in their beloved Victorian farmhouse overlooking the Blue Ridge mountains. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fran Gessell and Lyman Gessell, Jr., and brother, Rob Gessell. He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Marr Gessell and four sons and their children, Noah Gessell, Fred (Amanda) Gessell; Ben (Amanda) Gessell; and Joe (Alicia) Gessell; Grandchildren: Rylee, Gavin, Reagan, Cannon, Corbin, Kaden, Maya, Cullen, Andy, Jake, and Brody; sister Donna (John Segars) Gessell; sisters-in-law Peggy (Jeff) Bloodworth and Cindy (Steve) Pawlick, and brother-in-law, Van Marr; as well as numerous nephews and nieces, and great nieces and nephews. Dave graduated from Hopewell High School (Virginia) and University of Akron (Ohio). Dave was musically oriented, and his children were greatly influenced by his singing, playing and listening. Six Mile Citizen of the Year, Cub Scout master, a talented civil engineer, he was responsible for building the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Greenville, the Ponderosa Athletic Park in Six Mile as well as many other construction projects. An avid outdoorsman, he brought all of his friends together for years (the same group is still together today), especially with white water sports. His gift of building and fixing things was always admired by his tribe and influenced his children and friends’ lives. An avid golfer for many years. He retired and loved having his grandchildren around. He surprised and delighted everyone with his daily documentation of the sunsets that thrilled and inspired those of us fortunate to be on his list, despite 0ur small screens. When his physical disabilities took hold, he sought another realm for challenge, NYT Crossword puzzles. An interment is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Ramsey Creek Preserve, 390 Cobb Bridge Rd, Westminster, SC 29693. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina at https://cfwnc.org/. After the Asheville area was ravaged by Hurricane Helene, he kept close tabs on the recovery efforts. The efforts are ongoing. When visiting the area to support its recovering economy, think of Dave, who loved the mountains. “Pick a little, Talk a little” IYKYK To share a memory or leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.mountainviewfunerals.com. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Gessell family.

David Holmes Gessell

November 29, 1951 - December 3, 2025