Key Insights
- Family Tragedy: The couple faced immense sorrow with the loss of their grandson, Anthony, in July 2015.
- Enduring Love: Dog expressed his deep love for Francie in a heartfelt tribute on their fifth wedding anniversary.
- Large Family: Dog has embraced a total of 13 children, adding to Francie’s two sons.
- Parenting Wisdom: Dog shared valuable insights on parenting, emphasizing patience and understanding.
And though the couple have still faced unimaginable pain—in July 2015, they mourned the death of their 13-year-old grandson Anthony after he was shot by his father Gregory Zecca, Francie’s son, in a freak accident—they feel grateful for the life they’re able to share.
“I love you even more today than I did on the day we said ‘I do,'” Dog wrote in a September 2025 tribute for their fifth wedding anniversary. “Please forgive me for the times I may have fallen short, my love. You are my honey, my heart, and my forever.”
Though his heart has room for his entire sprawling family.
While Francie has two sons, Dog has welcomed 13 children: Jon, Christopher, Duane Lee Jr., Leland, Zebadiah, Wesley, James, Barbara, Tucker, Lyssa, Bonnie, Garry and Cecily.
“I have many children of my own and stepchildren,” he once told Supernanny’s Jo Frost. “You have to slow down, get in their world. They don’t live in our world of laser vision yet. Think of the world through their eyes and let them go. Patience is a virtue for children, but it should be a virtue for parents as well.”
To learn more about Dog’s family, keep reading.
