He was really a passionate artist. Whenever he sang, he held nothing back.

We talked a lot about spiritual things. He would always say something that would make me think, and I thank God for that.

Garth was smart enough that he could have done just about anything. He was book savvy, and the things he knew, he knew well. He spoke with confidence.

He always liked to have a good time. It could be a serious time and you could always count on him to go have a beer and chew the fat. If Garth was around, you’d...