David Earl Holt

David Earl Holt, 55, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away in his West Ashley home on February 21, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.

David was born October 8, 1959 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, son of John Earl Holt and Dorcas "Dot" Holt Story. He grew up in Charleston from the age of six, graduating from St. Andrews Parish High School in 1977. He was active in Dixie Youth Baseball at St. Andrews Parks and Playgrounds, and lettered in high school tennis. Holt excelled in sports as well as art, winning numerous awards throughout his youth for both talents.

Beginning in 1988, Holt served as Marketing Director of MWR at the Naval Weapons Station and Joint Base Charleston, creating graphics and promotions for the base facility. He designed brand identities for Joe's Hall of Fame, Cinema One, The Redbank Club, New Wave Aquatic Center and many other base businesses. In West Ashley, Holt organized the annual Edgewater Park Bridge Run, a .1 mile parody of the Cooper River Bridge Run. He was active in Carolina Gamecocks fandom, producing many popular t-shirt designs to promote the team. As a freelance graphic designer, Holt created logos and interior designs for many Charleston restaurants and other businesses.

Holt is survived by his parents; his step-father, Jack Story; his siblings, Terri Holt Austin (Ronald) and Ashley Holt; nieces, Mallory Austin Stewart (Eric) and Lauren Austin; his girlfriend, Michelle Todd; and countless loving friends he made throughout his life.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral service in John Wesley United Methodist Church Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in David's honor to John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407.