Mindy McCready's Dead BF David Wilson: 5 Burning Questions

5. Did anyone see this coming?

"He was a giving soul, a free spirit, and a great guy," our source says of Wilson. "He was an extremely positive guy."

Those close to Wilson say they are shocked with the possibility that Wilson took his own life. Others close to him describe him as an outgoing "jokester" who was always "upbeat."

"He was always a shining light and a smile in the crowd," a longtime college friend described his pal.

Another good friend told E! News that he spoke to Wilson a few months ago and he "was in great spirits." He added that Wilson was the kind of guy that "could make anyone laugh at any time. His death was really a huge shock. And we all were shocked for days trying to make sense of it. Everyone is waiting for the final verdict. We wish we had more answers."

Wilson was also ecstatic about becoming a father last April, having welcomed son Zayne with McCready.

"He was excited to be a dad. He was a proud father," a friend tells E! News. "There was a lot of joy in his heart. He was starting a family legacy."

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