LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A longtime Louisville radio host is being remembered for his creativity and kindness.
Louisville radio listeners knew the voice of Tim Gerard Girton on the airwaves of Magic 101.3 and B96.5. He died Monday at the age of 58.
His daughter, Talia Girton, tells WDRB that he leaves a lasting legacy on his family and all who knew him.
"He was a person that was really dedicated to being the best person that he could be and constantly developing his self and learning new things and allowing his creativity to shine through his work in radio, through his work in writing. He was just constantly creating. He had this amazing energy -- this kind warm energy that he just gave off to everyone," she said.
Fellow radio personalities have been posting tributes to Girton on social media including many who worked with him.
"Passion is the word that best describes Tim. Passion about radio. Passion about his family and passion about anything he chose to do. As far as I'm concerned, one of the best and underrated talents to come from Louisville," said Mark Gunn, Vice, President of Programming at Aircom Media.
Former Louisville morning man George Lindsey, who is now at the "Morning Bull Morning Show" in Houston, said Girton was a pro.
"Tim Gerard (Girton) was one of the kindest and most gifted radio professionals I’ve worked with in my career. His incredible, natural voice made him an icon in Louisville Radio, but his soul made him one of the best people I’ve known," Lindsey said.
Girton was also a professional photographer after he left radio.
Girton is survived by his girlfriend, Misty Meredith, daughter Talia Girton, son London Girton-White, Whitney White, Adam Kremer and Whitney Crawford, his grandson, Jeremiah Girton-White, as well as two sisters, three brothers and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation at Highlands Funeral Home on Taylorsville Road will be held Saturday, Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m.
For more information about Girton and the funeral services, click here.
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