He did have a respect for the news and, although he tried to hide it, a respect for people. He had lived in Gainesville for more than 10 years with his longtime friend, Mark Bass. The youngest in a large family, he was close to his brothers and sisters. His mother had died a year ago. He always gave her great credit for raising him.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. His 50th birthday would have been July 13th.