Johnny Glen Foxhall

Johnny Glen Foxhall was a lifetime resident of the DeFuniak Springs area. Born to Horace Glen and Virginia Mae Foxhall in Florala, Alabama on April 26, 1948, Johnny grew up in the area, was a proud graduate of Walton High School, and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He truly loved his church and his church family. After a brief illness, Johnny passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. 

It was rare to have a conversation with Johnny where he didn’t talk about dogs or hunting. He raised hundreds of hunting dogs and had enough love to share with all of them. Through his years, his passion for field trials earned over two hundred trophies in competitions he and his dogs would participate in. One of his most memorable events was a 4-day All-American competition in Butler, Georgia. With over 300 dogs in the hunt, Johnny and his dog won speed and drive, secured 2nd place, and came home with a silver bowl and a silver tray as reward for his accomplishment. Flying Ace, his Canadian dog, was his pride and joy in the field. 

Even though Johnny raised many dogs for hunting, one received the honor of the being his house dog. Their border collie Lucky held a special place in Johnny and Martha’s heart and is remembered as the love of their life. 

Having the pleasure of living in the same house for much of his life, everyone knew where to find Johnny. Visiting with family and friends was something Johnny treasured, and he was quick to help anyone who needed help of any kind. He especially spent many, many hours chatting on the phone with Gloria Gainey and his brother, Tommy. 

In the remainder of any free time he had, Johnny really enjoyed playing softball in his church league. He and John Harris coached a team for the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church league. They did not let aging keep them from being active, and Bobby Shaw even reported hefelt better than ever when playing ball. Being able to play ball and spend time with friends and church family brought an abundance of happiness. 

Johnny leaves behind his wife Martha Foxhall, sons Robert B. Pabst and Timothy F. Foxhall, granddaughter Shae Lynn Ham, brother Tommy Foxhall (Kathy), sister Mary Hobbs (Wendell), and a large number of cousins. 

He is preceded in death by his adopted mother and grandmother Jessie Hobbs and his adopted brother Bobby Shaw.

Those who knew him will always remember him as talkative, friendly, and engaging. Anytime Johnny comes to mind, people will definitely say, “What a GREAT guy.”