Top 38 Most Popular King Of The Hill Characters

Hank Rutherford Hill is the steadfast, conservative patriarch of the Hill family. Guided by old-fashioned values, Hank treasures honesty, hard work, dedication, and loyalty. He often struggles to adapt to modern cultural shifts—whether it be openly expressing emotions, cutting corners, or embracing new attitudes toward work and money.

While Hank finds it difficult to say “I love you” to his wife and son, his commitment to his family is unwavering. He sometimes comes across as a naive Texan—passionate about his propane sales job and often baffled by his more eccentric friends, mostly because he just doesn’t quite understand their antics.

Despite being well-meaning, Hank hasn’t always kept up with the times. He finds fulfillment in traditional pursuits like football, tinkering with his truck, and taking pride in his lawn—activities he considers true examples of manliness.

Jeffrey Dexter "Jeff" Boomhauer III, known simply as Boomhauer, is a memorable character whose first name isn't revealed as Jeff until the final season of the show. Throughout most of "King of the Hill," his career remains a mystery, with only a brief hint that he might be an electrical engineer on workers' compensation.

Boomhauer is instantly recognizable for his blond hair, slim build, and reputation as a ladies' man. He is famous for his rapid, barely intelligible speech, which is mostly mumbling—yet his close friends Hank, Bill, and Dale always manage to understand him.

Despite his rambling manner, Boomhauer often serves as the group's voice of reason. He is honest, readily admits his mistakes, and displays a surprising depth of wisdom, philosophy, and perceptiveness beneath his quirky exterior.

Boomhauer is also passionate about cars, and he proudly drives a classic 1968 Dodge Coronet that reflects his unique style.

Dale Alvin Gribble, also known by his alias Rusty Shackleford, is one of Hank Hill’s closest friends, alongside Boomhauer and Bill. Renowned for his wild conspiracy theories and deep distrust of the government, Dale’s eccentric worldview often sets him apart.

Dale's complicated past stems from his father, Bug Gribble, who abandoned him in childhood to become a spy. This abandonment may have inspired Dale to pursue a career as an exterminator, founding his business, Dale’s Dead-Bug. His unusual ideas and paranoia frequently test the patience of his friends.

Despite his extreme beliefs, Dale's friends continue to support and tolerate him. Ironically, he remains oblivious to his wife’s affair with John Redcorn and the likelihood that his son, Joseph, may actually be John’s biological child.

Dale is passionate about firearms and UFO phenomena, considering himself something of a UFOlogist. Although he possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of weaponry, his practical skills as a marksman leave much to be desired. Still, loyalty ties Dale to his friends, and he trusts them completely.

Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Hill is the son of Hank and Peggy Hill. He is a stocky boy of average height, distinguished by his closely cropped blond hair.

Bobby begins the sitcom at age 11 and grows to 13 by the series’ end. Unlike his father, Hank, Bobby is cheerful, friendly, and approachable, often described as a ladies' man. He is gentle, kind-hearted, and patient, showing a greater interest in home economics than team sports.

Despite this, Bobby excels as a marksman and has impressive golfing skills at a professional level, though he remains uninterested in team games. His naivete sometimes makes him susceptible to the influence of shady characters like Buck Strickland, Booda Sack, and Rad Thibodeaux, whom he occasionally tries to emulate.

Bobby’s impulsive nature and poorly planned schemes often get him into trouble, adding to the charm and humor of his character.

Bill Dauterive, whose full name is Sergeant William Fontaine de la Tour Dauterive, serves as a barber in the US Army. Once seen as a potential rising star in the military thanks to his tank driving skills, Bill's life took a downturn largely due to his tumultuous relationship with his unfaithful wife.

Bill’s struggles with self-esteem can be traced back to the emotional manipulation he experienced from both his wife, Lenore, and his father. These experiences left him vulnerable, causing him to fall into unhealthy relationships that only deepened his insecurities and pain.

As a result, Bill became an overweight, depressed neighbor who is often viewed with pity. Yet, this wasn't always the case—during his high school years, Bill was a star athlete, famously earning the nickname "Billdozer" after setting a record for touchdowns.

Though his best friends frequently poke fun at him, they all recognize Bill's honesty, simplicity, and genuine kindness—qualities that make him the lovable teddy bear of the group.

Colonel Cotton Lyndal Hill is a proud World War II veteran, decorated with numerous medals, including a Purple Heart, before being honorably discharged. He often boasts of having fought in every significant battle of the war, though it's sometimes hard to separate fact from his colorful exaggerations.

Cotton Hill is a notoriously cantankerous character with numerous flaws. Known as a ladies' man, he fathered Hank, a son with his Japanese lover, and another son with his second wife, Didi.

Despite frequently appearing callous and abrasive, Cotton does reveal a softer side, notably when he supports Peggy after her accident. However, his legacy is largely defined by his chauvinistic, violent, abusive, and intolerant behavior, especially in his mistreatment of Hank that lasted until Cotton's death.

Cotton's story comes to an end at a Japanese steakhouse in the memorable episode, "Death Picks Cotton."

Khong Koy ‘Kahn’ Souphanousinphone is a Laotian immigrant and a central figure in the sitcom "King of the Hill," often portrayed as its main antagonist. Known for his arrogance and sharp tongue, Kahn possesses a notable superiority complex, believing himself to outshine his neighbors, whom he frequently regards as less sophisticated.

Kahn often refers to those around him as "Rednecks" and "Hillbillies," reflecting his attitude towards the community. He was once employed by a defense contractor but was dismissed due to leaking company secrets. Eventually, after several unsatisfying jobs, he found stability in Texas working as a systems analyst.

Proud of his heritage, Kahn strives to be a leading member of the Asian community and hopes to surpass his rival, Ted Wassanasong, in wealth and status. His interactions with neighbors are complex—while he seeks their acceptance, he is also quick to insult them, resulting in a love-hate dynamic.

Later in the series, viewers learn that Kahn struggles with bipolar disorder, adding depth to his character and explaining some of his erratic behavior.

Luanne Platter is the daughter of Leanne and Hoyt Platter, and the niece by marriage to Hank Hill. After her mother stabbed her father during a disagreement and their trailer was destroyed, Luanne came to live with the Hill family.

Though Luanne is sometimes considered an airhead, she surprises others with her mechanical skills and logical thinking. She pursued her education at beauty school before eventually attending the local community college.

Initially, Luanne was portrayed as somewhat promiscuous, but she found stability after marrying Lucky. When wronged, she can display a vindictive side—as seen when she flushed Hank’s keys down the toilet for passing her over for a sales job, or when she dyed Peggy’s hair green.

Margaret J. "Peggy" Platter Hill is Hank Hill's wife and a central figure on the show. Like Hank, she embodies a strong work ethic and deep devotion to her family, often going to great lengths to support them.

Peggy is especially committed to backing Bobby's ambitions, regardless of how outlandish they may seem. However, her personality is marked by some unique quirks. She struggles to admit when she's wrong, and there's often a humorous disconnect between her perception and reality.

This creates plenty of comedic moments throughout the series. Peggy is confident—sometimes to a fault—believing herself to be a genius. Though she occasionally falls victim to scams, she reluctantly acknowledges her mistakes. Over the course of the series, Peggy holds a variety of jobs, including substitute teacher, freelance writer, sculptor, and real estate agent.

Kahn “Connie” Souphanousinphone Jr., known as Connie to her friends and Kahn Jr. to her parents, is the daughter of Minh and Kahn Souphanousinphone. Connie is recognized for her kindness, intelligence, and easy-going nature, though her relationship with her parents is often strained.

Her father, who originally wanted a son, often treats Connie as a substitute, placing high expectations on her. As an academically gifted and ambitious student, Connie consistently earns top grades and aspires to attend a prestigious college.

In addition to her academic success, Connie is a talented violinist, further demonstrating her commitment to excellence. She shares a warm and supportive friendship with her neighbors, especially Bobby, whom she dates for much of the series.

Connie is also close friends with Joseph, with whom she once shared a brief kiss, though it did not develop further. Throughout the sitcom, Connie is usually patient and composed, though she occasionally reaches a breaking point and expresses her frustrations.

Elroy "Lucky" Kleinschmidt is Luanne Platter's husband and a memorable character in "King of the Hill." Known for being dim-witted and perpetually unemployed, Lucky struggles to keep a job. His life changed after he had an accident at Costco, leading to a $53,000 settlement from a lawsuit.

This windfall earned him the nickname "Lucky." He embodies the classic hillbilly stereotype, complete with eccentric beliefs—such as thinking hospitals are out to get him. Lucky's crafty side emerges when he sues Dale after slipping on the stairs, hinting at his knack for quick schemes.

When his attorney gets greedy and tries to sue Strickland Propane via Hank, Lucky outsmarts him and secures another $53,000 settlement. Despite these questionable decisions, Lucky remains kind-hearted and affectionate.

Lucky deeply loves Luanne and takes responsibility when she becomes pregnant. Determined to prove himself, he even pursues his GED to be a better partner and father.

John Redcorn is a prominent recurring character renowned for his Native American heritage on King of the Hill. He works as a new-age healer, masseur, and musician. Notably, he was the long-term lover of Nancy Gribble, making him the biological father of Joseph Gribble, despite her marriage to Dale.

Beyond Joseph, John Redcorn also has a daughter named Kate from a previous relationship. He takes great pride in his cultural background, regularly participating in Native American civil rights protests. At one point, he successfully reclaimed ancestral land for his tribe, although he nearly lost it to a scam.

In his younger days, John Redcorn followed the band Winger as a groupie, but he later formed his own group, Big Mountain Fudgecake. He consistently strives to share his heritage with Joseph, but Joseph remains unaware of their true connection and often disregards the lessons.

Eventually, John Redcorn chooses to embrace a more stable life by settling down with his former lover, dedicating himself to family and fatherhood.

Buck Strickland, the founder and CEO of Strickland Propane, runs the family business where Hank Hill works. He serves as a father figure to Hank, who deeply admires him, while Buck sees Hank as his most reliable employee.

Inspired by Lyndon B. Johnson, Buck's characterization borrows many of Johnson's quirky habits, including his tendency to hold spontaneous meetings in the washroom.

Despite his flaws as an alcoholic, adulterer, and gambling addict, Buck possesses sharp business instincts that have grown Strickland Propane's success. Eventually, Hank steps in to safeguard the company from Buck’s risky gambling behavior.

Joseph John Gribble is the son of Nancy and Dale Gribble, though his biological father is John Redcorn. Joseph is Bobby Hill’s best friend and develops a crush on Connie Souphanousinphone during the series.

During puberty, Joseph experiences a dramatic growth spurt, shooting up six inches over the course of one summer. Despite their striking similarities, Joseph and Dale both remain oblivious to Joseph’s true parentage and his connection to John Redcorn.

Joseph views Dale as his real father and feels uncomfortable when John Redcorn attempts to form a bond, often presenting him with ceremonial Native American artifacts. Early in the show, Joseph is portrayed as rather dim-witted and naive.

As the series continues, Joseph’s character becomes increasingly eccentric and odd. He gravitates toward negative influences and starts to adopt Dale’s penchant for believing in wild conspiracy theories.

Nancy Hicks-Gribble is married to Dale Gribble and is the mother of Joseph Gribble. For fifteen years, she secretly has an affair with John Redcorn, which ultimately leads to Joseph's birth. The affair comes to an end when Dale helps John, prompting John to honor Dale by ending their relationship.

Initially, Nancy struggles with lingering feelings for John, which even result in significant hair loss. To cope, she chooses to wear a wig and commit fully to Dale, believing that he brings out her gentler, more loving side.

Nancy admits that she needs Dale more than he needs her. A former beauty queen, Nancy leverages her pageant experience to land a job as a weather girl, eventually working her way up to anchor.

Highly competitive and ambitious—sometimes even backstabbing—Nancy finds that her busy life with Dale often leaves her with little time to focus on herself.

Leanne Platter is Luanne's mother and the wife of Hoyt Platter. Although she only appears in a handful of episodes, she is frequently referenced throughout the series. Leanne's character is known for being alcoholic, violent, and generally irresponsible.

After a heated argument with Hoyt, Leanne becomes intoxicated and stabs him with a fork, which ultimately lands her in prison. When sober, however, she transforms into a lively, fun-loving party enthusiast.

Leanne previously worked as an entertainer, a profession through which she met and married Hoyt. She craves excitement and often misleadingly tells others she is Luanne’s sister, especially when she starts dating Bill Dauterive.

Eventually, Leanne becomes engaged to Bill, but she ultimately leaves him and takes off in his truck. It is also revealed that she has made advances towards Buckley and Boomhauer during the show's run.

Octavio is one of Dale Gribble’s close friends and frequent accomplices. Much like a Latino counterpart to Dale, he shares a love of wild conspiracies and shady schemes. A memorable moment involved Octavio smashing his own car with a rebar, attempting to fool insurance agents into believing he'd been in an accident—a plan hatched by Dale himself.

Octavio works part-time as a mercenary, often taking on odd jobs for Dale. In one instance, he bungled a job to take out a ventriloquist’s dummy. On another occasion, Octavio broke into the Hills’ home searching for Dale’s kidney in a bizarre misadventure.

Both Octavio’s looks and personality were inspired by Danny Trejo, who also originally provided the character’s voice. This influence is clear in Octavio’s intimidational, yet humorous, presence on the show.

Carlton ‘Carl’ Moss serves as the principal of Tom Landry Middle School. Once a classmate and football teammate of Hank Hill, Carl and Hank share a history that Hank fondly recalls. However, Carl now seems distant from his past, focusing solely on his role as principal.

Carl often appears as a compliant bureaucrat, overly influenced by the decisions of the school board. Beyond his professional life, Carl's personal life is rather empty, and there are strong hints throughout the series that he struggles with alcoholism.

On a few occasions, Carl is shown sleeping at the school after losing his home. There is even a time when he briefly stays with Bill Dauterive, highlighting the challenges he faces outside of work.

Minh Souphanousinphone is Kahn's wife and Connie's mother. As a Laotian immigrant and the daughter of General Gum, Minh pushes her daughter to succeed in every aspect of life, embodying an ambitious and driven parenting style.

Much like her husband, Minh is known for her arrogance, high competitiveness, and a strong sense of superiority. She excels in marksmanship and is an active member of Dale Gribble's shooting club.

Minh is also an avid crossword puzzle competitor. Her childhood in Laos was marked by her father's status as an army general, and she gained a reputation as a formidable bully, often referred to as the "peasant's worst nightmare."

Dierdre "Didi" Hill is the second wife of Cotton Hill, known as the mother of G. H. Hill and stepmother to Hank Hill. A striking blonde, Didi previously worked as both a nurse and a candy striper at the hospital where she met Cotton.

Only a few months after their introduction, Cotton proposed, and Didi accepted, leading to a swift marriage. Didi is often portrayed as simple-minded, chronically weary, and somewhat depressed, with her personality remaining subdued throughout her appearances.

Although she endures significant emotional and verbal mistreatment from Cotton, Didi chooses to remain in the marriage. After giving birth to her son, she struggles with postpartum depression, leaving Bobby to help look after the baby.

Both Cotton and Didi seem detached from their child initially, but following Cotton’s death, Didi enrolls in baby care classes and eventually remarries in search of a more supportive life.

Enrique is a Mexican dude who works as a truck driver at Strickland Propane. He is the husband of Yolanda and the father of Inez. When Enrique was introduced, he was a silent and reserved employee who never conversed or mingled with other employees.

Hank liked things that way with him. As the seasons go by, Enrique opens up and becomes a loudmouth. He befriends Hank forcibly as he thinks the world of him.

He looks up to Hank and invites him to his daughter's quinceañera to speak. In many ways, Enrique can be considered the Mexican Hank Hill.

Matilda Mae "Tilly" Garrison or simply Tilly Hill, is the mother of Hank Hill and the first wife of Cotton Hill. She endured years of abusive behavior from Cotton before she finally divorced him.

She worked many odd jobs throughout the years, including working as a taxi driver. After divorcing Cotton, Tilly dated Gary Kasner, who was a womanizer. Initially, Hank was worried about Gary but later learned to trust and love him.

However, in the end, Tilly dated Chuck Garrison and married him. Tilly is a naive and gullible person. Even Hank felt that she was too much of an idiot and worried about her safety constantly.

She has an obsessive collection of glass figurines.

M. F. Thatherton is short for Milton Farnsworth Thatherton. He is a crooked business without a conscience. He is unscrupulous to the core and shares many of Buck Strickland’s bad habits, although they are more pronounced here.

Thatherton was a one-time employee of Strickland Propane, and he betrayed the company by taking away three of their top accounts. Thatherton sets up Thatherton Fuels across the street from Strickland Propane.

He only believes in making a fast buck and does not have qualms about cheating on his customers. He is a self-serving man and is considered the antithesis of Hank Hill, who is a company man.

Thatherton always dresses up in cowboy fashion with a ten-gallon hat and a walrus mustache.

Hoyt Platter is the older brother of Peggy Hill and the father of Luanne Platter. He is constantly referred to in many episodes of the sitcom but appears only in a few episodes.

Hoyt is a questionable character who is rumored to be working on an oil rig far away, but he was, in fact, in prison serving time. Hoyt was stabbed in the back by his wife Leanne, which sent her to prison, but he was no angel himself.

He was supposed to marry a pharmacist, supposedly for free drugs, but ended up marrying Leanne when she entertained him. Hoyt is also an unscrupulous guy who robs a diner as soon as he gets out of prison and implicates Lucky, his son-in-law for it.

He buys drugs and tries to implicate a pregnant Luanne for it.

Dusty Hill, the bassist of the iconic rock band ZZ Top. He portrays a guest role in the animated TV series King of the Hill as Hank Hill's distant cousin. His father and Cotton Hill are brothers, and this makes him Cotton’s nephew.

His introduction in the season 11 episode "Hank Gets Dusted" serves as a humorous contrast to Hank's traditional and reserved personality. Dusty's flamboyant rock star persona and penchant for pranks often clash with Hank's conservative values. 

Dusty appears to have pranked Hank on various occasions along with his bandmates, thus creating comedic tension between the two characters. Despite their differences, a sense of kinship emerges, revealing a deeper connection beneath the surface.
 

Jenny Medina is a popular but minor character in King of The Hill. She was voiced by Lindsay Lohan and appeared briefly for 5 episodes. Jenny Medina is the first client of Bobby Hill for his peer counseling practice.

When Bobby sees her, he wants to date her, but he is informed that it was against the rules. However, Jenny and Bobby have weekend outings that she may or may not call dates.

Jenny had a problem with what happened at a slumber party, so she asked Bobby Hill for advice, and she later made up her mind to inform people about it anyway.

She befriends Bobby because problems do not take weekends off, and she can always speak to him outside their peer counseling sessions.

Reverend Karen Stroup is the first female minister of Arlen First Methodist Church. She is brought in as the minister after Reverend Thomason starts his online ministry. She comes from Minnesota and declares herself to be an ardent Minnesota Vikings fan.

This earns her the approval and respect of Hank Hill. Karen Stroup and Bill Dauterive flirt and date throughout the series between seasons 3 to 11. At one point, Karen moves in with Bill, but they break up soon after.

This leads to them having no more contact after that. Karen Stroup is responsible for all mass, prayers, and Sunday schools in the church. She is shown to be a helpful and diligent minister.

Hank sometimes asks for her help to guide Bobby and Luanne in their spiritual quests, to which she gladly obliges.

Chuck Mangione is a minor character who has a running gag throughout the series. He is the spokesperson of Mega-lo-Mart, but he misreads the contract, so he ends up having to inaugurate every Mega-lo-Mart that the brand opened in the area.

Mangione ends up staying in the store permanently due to the number of store openings he has to do. He lives inside the toilet paper shelf and escapes detection by chewing on the wires of security cameras.

Chuck Mangione is an American flugelhorn player. Mangione's role in the series serves as a running gag and a commentary on the blandness of suburban life. His presence juxtaposed against the mundane reality of Arlen highlights the town's lack of cultural sophistication and its inhabitants' fascination with celebrity figures.

Rad Thibodeaux is a minor character who appeared in only one episode. He is a concert promoter who lives the fast-paced high life of celebrities. He briefly dated Luanne and managed to piss her off at the end of it.

Rad Thibodeaux is an arrogant, self-aggrandizing man. While he seemed cool and spoke suavely, both Luanne and Bobby vied for his attention. He was aware of the effect he had on people and used it to promote himself.

Due to his brash and reckless attitude, he slighted Boomhauer and hosted a party at his house without informing him. This incensed Luanne, and she broke up with him. Matthew McConaughey voiced this character.

Stuart Dooley is a classmate of Bobby Hill, and he studies at Tom Landry Middle School. He is a person of few words, but whatever he says it is to put down the opposite person.

He has a very cynical viewpoint and aims to pull down anyone trying to do better. Dooley once saw Bill Dauterive enjoying himself at a party and said to him, ‘Your wife divorced you.’ He went to a fashion show of plus-size models and threw donuts at them.

He is a low-key bully and hangs out with other bullies most of the time. Despite having a seemingly happy and normal family and house, he turns out to be a cynical, mean-spirited youth who enjoys others’ misery.

Joe Jack is a co-worker and friend of Hank Hill. He is a truck driver and later, a salesperson at Strickland Propane. Joe Jack is an overweight alcoholic who does not seem to get drunk.

His weight problem is attributed to his alcoholism. He is a compulsive gambler and can’t help himself, as seen on a few occasions with the Propanics. Jack has been caricatured around Orville Jones of Ink Spots.

He speaks in a similar voice and calls everyone Honey, irrespective of their gender or relationship. It is not clear if he has a family, but Hank once mentions that Joe Jack avoids paying alimony indicating that he had a wife.

Buckley was an ex-boyfriend of Luanne. He was a remarkably unintelligent person who did not seem to care about anything. He hardly has any reaction to what happens around him and does not seem to care about Luanne either.

The only thing that freaked him out was when Leanne hit on him. Buckley is a careless person who likes to abuse his authority. When he was in the propane section at Mega-lo-mart, he ignored and insulted Hank.

He disregards Hank’s safety warning and drags the propane tank by its valve. This causes a leak, and Buckley dies in the accident. In a later episode, he comes back as an angel to play on his trampoline and helps Luanne.

Junichiro is the half-brother of Hank Hill and the illegitimate son of Cotton Hill. He was born to Cotton and a Japanese nurse Michiko at the end of World War II.

Michiko was a nurse that helped treat Cotton Hill’s legs when his shins were blown off. Junichiro and the Hills do not meet till he is 52, and he does not seem happy to meet Hank or Cotton.

When Cotton hears this, he decides to go to Japan and spit on the emperor, so Hank and Junichiro decide to work together to stop him. Both brothers realize they are much similar in habits and health problems.

They both have the same attitude and work culture.

Ted Wassanasong is a wealthy Laotian-American businessman. He is married to Cindy Wassanasong and has a son Chane who also studies at Tom Landry Middle School. Ted Wassanasong is a wealthy businessman who amassed wealth and political backing in the community.

He is well-known in the Asian community, and the Souphanousinphone family admires and envies them. They always try to ingratiate themselves with the Wassanasong family, but Ted looks down on them and insults them.

In an episode, Ted Wassanasong uses all his wealth to fund a coup in his home country to overthrow the communist government with the help of rebels.

Tid Pao Souphanousinphone is the cousin of Connie and the niece of Kahn and Minh Souphanousinphone. She is from Los Angeles and is forced to live with her uncle due to her bad grades in school.

Tid Pao Souphanousinphone is a teenage delinquent. Tid Pao starts to pick on the neighbors, especially the Hills as soon as she moves into the neighborhood. Initially, Bobby Hill is enamored by her and chooses to do his school science project with her.

Tid Pao made Bobby commit felonies in the name of the science project, which ends up with cooking meth in the lab. She implicates Bobby in the crime, and he almost gets caught before Connie rescues him and exposes the true criminal as Tid Pao Souphanousinphone.

Roger "Booda" Sack is a stand-up comedian who takes up a job as the traffic school instructor. Chris Rock voiced the role. He makes many offensive jokes that rub Hank and the traffic school boss the wrong way.

He gets fired for not teaching up to standard. Later, Bobby attempts to start a career as a stand-up comic and makes racist and offensive jokes at the club. This riles up all the audience members, but Roger Sack stands up to support Bobby as his right to free speech and dissipates the situation.

This earns him Hank Hill’s respect, and in turn, Hank helps him get a job at Strickland Propane.

Good Hank Hill, born to Cotton and Didi Hill, is an infant who strongly resembles his half-nephew, Bobby. His birth took place while Bobby was visiting, and he ended up assisting Didi during labor as Cotton was at a strip club.

The family faced numerous challenges, including Peggy's skydiving accident and Didi's postpartum depression, leading to tension.

Bobby took on the responsibility of caring for Good Hank, as others were unable or unwilling. Over time, family issues were resolved, with Peggy finding solace in comforting the baby despite her own injuries.

Good Hank's presence had a transformative effect on Cotton, and despite his struggles, Cotton formed a bond with his grandson.

Charles Raymond Garrison, known as Chuck, married Tilly Garrison and became Hank's stepfather.

He shared a Jewish heritage with Tilly's ex-boyfriend Gary and mentioned his bar mitzvah to Bobby. Despite being the opposite of Tilly in temperament, Chuck gained Hank's acceptance and filled the void left by Hank's biological father.

Chuck and Tilly initially lived in Phoenix, Arizona, but later sold their condo to travel the world in an RV. At one juncture, Tilly abruptly left with the RV, leaving Chuck behind.