First Appearance:
February 13th, 1980
Known Relatives:
Mom, Doc Boy, Jon, Grandma, Uncle Bob, Uncle Ned, Uncle Buford, Uncle Roy, Uncle Bill, Uncle Ed, Uncle Enos, Uncle Otto, Aunt Gussie, Aunt Trudy, Aunt Edna, Aunt Lillian, Aunt Zelda, Aunt Orleen, Aunt Ivy, Cousin Minerva, Cousin Drusilla , Cousin Leonard, Great Uncle Norbert
Fun Fact:
Dad once double-parked his tractor during a visit to Jon’s house.
Favorite Farm Chore:
Milking
Bio:
As a farmer, Jon’s dad is outstanding in his field. He’s a down-to-earth guy (literally) in charge of the Arbuckle farm. Jon visits his folks regularly, which annoys Garfield, whose favorite farm activities are eating and leaving.
Trivia:
Jon’s dad is modeled after Jim Davis’ father, James William Davis.