Michael David Browning

Michael David Browning, 67, Pattonsburg, Missouri, passed away at his home after a courageous, long, hard battle with cancer on Monday, February 24. He was born December 28, 1957 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Eugene L. Browning Sr & Peggy Josephine Smith. He moved to Pattonsburg to live with his parents, where he provided tender loving care until their passings. He was a graduate of Benton High School in 1976, where he played football, basketball, baseball, and played football his freshman year at Missouri Western State College. Michael was known as a hardworking man who loved living the simple life. He loved life itself. He had a big personality, was strong willed, yet kind and soft hearted, willing to lend a helping hand to anyone if he could. He was a people's person, made friends easily, and was quite the jokester, quoting little lines from movies in an animated way when the occasion arose to have a good laugh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, and just sitting out on his porch with his beloved cats, Charlie, Little-Bit, and Baby Cat catching the breeze. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Eugene "Stoney" Browning Jr., and nephew, Ryen Browning. Survivors include: his son, Aaron (Megan) Browning, daughter, Jessica Sipes, sister, Pamela (Richard) Mooney, two grandchildren, Madison and Henry, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. We would like to thank Comfort Care Hospice and Palliative Care Services of Cameron, Missouri for their kindness and the excellent care provided. Visit www.ruppfuneral.com for online condolences. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Michael David Browning, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.