Known as "Sugar Bear," he is the father of Honey Boo Boo, he has starred on TLC's Here Comes Honey Boo Boo with his daughter and his wife.
He was sentenced to five years in prison for robbery in 1998.
He became known for his country attitude and comfort with animals.
He started a romantic relationship with June Shannon in May 2004, and the couple had their daughter Alana, AKA Honey Boo Boo, the following year. He and June separated in 2014.
His marriage to June Shannon was documented on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
