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Foxworthy was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the first child of James Abstance, a computer executive, and Carole Linda (Camp) Foxworthy. His grandfather, James Marvin Camp, was a Hapeville, Georgia, fireman for more than 30 years.

Foxworthy graduated from Hapeville High School. He attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta, but did not graduate. He worked for five years in mainframe computer maintenance at IBM (where his father also worked). At the urging of co-workers, he entered and won the Great Southeastern Laugh-off at Atlanta's Punchline comedy club in 1984.

Personal life

Foxworthy has been married to Pamela Gregg since 1985 and has two daughters, Jordan (born in 1992) and Julianne (born in 1994).

A noted hunting enthusiast, Foxworthy has appeared as host and featured guest on several programs on the Outdoor Channel. Foxworthy has also supported missionary work in Africa, specifically Kenya. He has close connections with the 410 Bridge and has put on a benefit event for them entitled "A Night For Africa" two years in a row. He has been to Kenya to provide aid on a firsthand basis.

As a supporter of the Duke University Children's Hospital and Health Center, Foxworthy is the honorary chairman of its golf tournament. Each year he and his wife host a reception during the tournament weekend, and he serves as headliner and host for an evening of entertainment. He is also a born again, regularly practicing Christian.