Dave Barry Gheesling

Dave B. Gheesling, age 53, of Roswell, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born on June 8, 1967 in Decatur, Georgia, the son to Barry Gheesling and Sheilla Gheesling. Dave graduated from Georgia Tech in 1989 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He began his career selling industrial equipment before becoming involved in the flooring industry. He worked at both Mohawk Industries and Abbey before founding FloorExpo Inc., today known as FEI Group. Dave was a man of extraordinary talent. He was an accomplished public speaker, educator, and an expert marksman. Personal fitness was a priority, and he was an accomplished author of numerous publications and books. Dave was a lover of all things related to space and collecting meteorites was his passion. His collection, Falling Rocks, is one of the largest and most impressive collections in private hands. Dave was an inspirational leader, mentor to many, and loved by all. Dave met his life partner, Kasia, at a coffee shop and they shared six plus years of happiness together. Raising a blended family, they enjoyed sharing precious moments and adventures together with family and friends. Family was most important to Dave and he considered his friends to be a part of his family. He was an incredible father, son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend. He was a father figure to many, and he will be deeply missed. His life, influence, and legacy will forever remain in the lives of all who knew him, and we will all cherish his memories as we gaze to the heavens. He is survived by his loving family: Kasia Sutton; children; Willow, Katy, Maddie, Natalia and Marcus; parents, Barry Gheesling and Sheilla Gheesling; brother Brad Gheesling and his wife Kara and his niece and nephew Suzanna and Shannon; uncles, Bob Green and his wife Pat, and Clayton Gheesling and his wife Karen, along with a host of friends from all over the globe. Please visit roswellfuneralhome.com to leave condolences to the family.