Mitchell Brownlee

1995 - 2016

Mitchell Payne Brownlee
June 9, 1995 - July 24, 2016
Petty Officer Mitchell Payne Brownlee, of Modesto, passed away in South Carolina on July 24, 2016. He was born on June 9, 1995 in Modesto, CA. Mitchell attended Sonoma Elementary School, La Loma Junior High School and graduated from Thomas Downey High School in 2013. While at Downey, Mitchell participated in many activities including football, water polo, swim, Madrigals, Knights, choir and yearbook. Mitchell was also a part of YES Company and Downey's theater program.   
Mitchell joined the Navy in the Fall of 2014 where he was attending school to become a Nuclear Machinist Mate. Prior to his death, he was at the top of his class, having completed Nuclear A-School and Nuclear Power School. During his time in South Carolina he developed a passion for motorcycles and was part of Pink Wolf Racing, a local motorcycle club.
Mitchell is survived by his parents, Denise and Lincoln; his sister, Hannah; his brothers, Jackson, Samuel, and Bennett, all of Modesto. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Gary Brackenridge and Janice Payne, both of Modesto; and his paternal grandfather, Mitch Brownlee of Turlock. Mitchell was also survived by numerous friends that had become family, all of which will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Cathie Brownlee, as well as his Grandad Wells and Great-Grandpa & Great-Grandma Brackenridge.
Services for Mitchell will be on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA, 95350. Burial will take place immediately following at Acacia Memorial Park, 801 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA, 95350. The family will also be gathering to celebrate Mitchell's life following the graveside services. Directions to that location will be available at the Funeral Chapel and Cemetery.
Mitchell was a passionate reader. The family would like to honor him by promoting literacy. A family friend, and Downey High student is helping to bring the love of reading to local disadvantaged young children: Book Buddies at https://www.gofundme.com/w62tgyg; or by making a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=1018262
You are forever in our hearts.
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