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H. RALPH BROWNING
YOLYN, W.Va. — Henry Ralph Browning, 73, of Yolyn, went home to be with the Lord Thurs., Jan. 1, 2015 at his home.
Born Dec. 6, 1941, in Whitesville, W.Va., he was a son of the late Henry and Emily Jones Browning of Mansfield, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Browning, and his brother, Carl Browning.
Ralph was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a retired coal miner who loved the Lord and his family. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, storytelling, and his '79 Lincoln.
Ralph was a loving father of Sue (Bob) Mullins, Sarah (Alby) Mills, and Buffy (Jerry) Browning-Allmond, all of Yolyn; and his step-son, Jason (Ashley) Blankenship of Holden. He was the loving brother of Bob Browning, Linda Nelson (Angel), Glenn (Becky) Browning, all of Mansfield, Ohio, Thelma Kay Browning of Michigan, and Deloris Evans of Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Ashley (Mike) Mullins Ranson, Stephanie (Johnny) Childress, Braxton and Brooklyn "Queen" Mills, Christian Allmond, and Cole and Crew Blankenship; great-grandchildren: Brantley Childress and Elijah, Dalton and Ryker Ranson; his special longtime friend, Faye Browning, and his right hand man, James Hill.
A celebration of life will be conducted at noon Sun., Jan. 4, at Yolyn Community Church with Albert Cline and Shane Browning officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pecks Mill.
Ralph will be carried to rest by his family and friends.
Friends may gather at the church from 6-9 p.m. Saturday.
Condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com
James Funeral Home of Logan is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Henry Browning
Daddy's Girl
January 14, 2015
I love and miss you every second of my life...#3 baby Sara
Paul & Shirley Ward
January 7, 2015
Paul and I want to send our love and prayers to all the family . I grew up with Ralph and his brothers at Orville West Virginia .
Kim Moore
January 6, 2015
I was heartbroken to find out he had passed! I loved him! Praying for all of you!!
don&loretta jeffrey
January 4, 2015
Sorry for your loss sending prayers from your family in michigan
Betty Williamson
January 4, 2015
so sorry for your loss,Ralph was a very sweet man
January 2, 2015
Daddy, I miss you more than I could ever tell you, I don't know what I am going to do with my time now, but I know that I will be thinking of you every second...I don't know how I'm gonna get through this, you were my hero, my life...the best man and Dad I have ever known...I love you with all my heart, always have, always will be your little girl...I know that I will be right there with you again...We all love and will miss you dearly & forever, Sara,Alby,Brooke & Braxton
January 2, 2015
Jay & Brenda Propst Spears
mary zeigler kunkel
January 2, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss....I'm keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers and I love ya'll
Stephanie Childress
January 2, 2015
I love u Papaw u will forever be missed and NEVER forgotten.... Love always Stephanie Johnny and Brantley John Henry Childress.....
Sue Adams
January 2, 2015
Dear family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you. God bless.
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