Richard Lee Browning

Our beloved dad, and Papa, Richard Lee Browning, 71 of Mineola, Texas went be with our Lord and Savior on September 1, 2018. Richard Lee Browning was born in Shawnee, Ohio on May 25, 1947, the first of five children born to Grover and Mary Browning and the only child of Evelyn Browning of Ohio. Richard graduated from high school, married the love of his life Betty Craig and joined the Army in 1966. Richard's greatest treasures were his family and friends. His six children, thirteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren were the shining lights of his life, for whom he prayed every day. Richard touched countless lives through the years with his wisdom, grace and listening ear. His desire for others to be changed by God's love and power propelled him to witness to others. He was a minister of God's word for more than forty-five years. Prayer was such a vital role in Richard's life, and it was demonstrated in how he treated others. He made everyone he came into contact with feel special and like a close friend because to Richard, they all were. His bravery facing an 15-year battle with Parkinson's was an inspiration to all. God gave him peace, joy, and strength, and he shared that with others whenever he could. He could often be found praying with strangers. Even in his sickness, Richard continued to worship and praise the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Browning and six children: daughter, Betty Fuller and husband, Glynn of Natchitoches, Louisiana; Richard Browning Jr. and wife Jennifer of Mineola, Texas; Mike Browning of Lindale, Texas; Grover Browning and wife Laurie of Gilmer, Texas; Joe Browning and wife Tracy of Mineola, Texas; Paul Browning and wife Tiffany of Gilmer, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Ernestine and Dee Onley of Crooksville, Ohio; brother, Gary and Val Browning of Crooksville, Ohio; sister, Marsha and Bill Searles of New Lexington, Ohio; and brother. Brad and Carol Browning of Akron, Ohio. The family wishes to thank the medical professionals at Heart to Heart Hospice of Tyler, Texas. Many thanks to the friends and family who have come alongside with meals, prayers, help and love- they are too many to mention. II Timothy 4:7,8