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Matthew Browning Obituary
1965-2015
Matthew Ian Browning, age 50, and son of the late John C. Browning, Sr. and Martha June Browning, passed away at home on Friday, October 2, 2015. He was the youngest of five children, born in Fayettville, NC, and traveled extensively while his father served a 24 year Army Special Forces career. The family settled in Pensacola, Florida, in 1972 where Matt went to Ferry Pass Elementary, Workman Middle and Escambia High Schools. Matt was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and nephew, and was a certified Aerospace and Propulsion (A&P) specialist. He was also an expert fisherman, avid craftsman and guitarist, generous friend and loved by all who knew him.
Matt is survived by his three daughters Ryan Marie McGraw (Geoffrey Ashley McGraw), Marissa Ariel Thomas (Janson Cary Thomas), Marcella Ianna Browning; grandchildren Allie-Elizabeth Marie, Alivia Ashleigh and Geoffrey Alexander McGraw; two brothers; two sisters; seven nieces; one aunt; seven uncles and numerous cousins.
The family is planning a private memorial service. Donations may be made in his memory to "Cast for Kids" (castforkids.org), an organization that provides one day fishing and boating events designed to accommodate children with a wide range of special needs.
The family would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the family, friends, neighbors and co-workers for all of the expressions of sympathy during our recent loss.
Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Browning
terry daniel
September 30, 2019
I miss my dear cousin. I miss the years we played and it was always as if we were best friends.
Danny Dawson
November 18, 2015
What a loss. Matt was my fishing buddy till I had to move away after the NADEP closure. I often think back remembering the good ole days while fishing or being towed back by the Coast Guard. I missed him all these years and will miss him more now.
Gil Merced
October 13, 2015
R.I.P. Matt.Years have gone by since we saw each.Your presence in this world will be missed.Fish on !!!!!
The Robars
October 9, 2015
May you always have tight lines and following seas.....RIP... My friend
Dawn
October 8, 2015
I will always remember you in our grandson's dimples and the way all of our grandbabies faces lit up when they saw you. Fly high my friend and know that you are dearly missed.
October 7, 2015
You will be missed my friend! You were loved by so many. May your soul rest in peace.
~Melonia
Beth Couch
October 7, 2015
Thank you dear little brother for being my best friend growing up. I will remember you every time I see the ocean or hear one of our favorite tunes. Rest peacefully in heaven with mom and dad until we meet again, Bethie
Kirsty Clampitt-Roberg
October 7, 2015
I will miss you, my dear friend, and always remember you with a smile. Blessings..
Suzan Shofner
October 7, 2015
Rest in peace Matthew.
Sandy Presley
October 6, 2015
My heart goes to my friend Matt, he was so sweet to me. We played pool about 2 years one night he said hoe he was going to blow me off the table, that didn`t happened I bet him about 4 out of 6 games . I loved it because the things he knew how to do he did real good at it. Maybe he let me win ! I loved him and have very good friends that knew him better. But he was a man ! May God get his family thou this sad time. R. I. P. one of my great friend .
M W
October 6, 2015
I am truly sorry for your loss. May your memories and Jesus' words at John 11:32-44 bring your family comfort at this difficult time.
Terry Daniel
October 6, 2015
Not only cherished family...but my best friend growing up! Wow what memories!!!!!You will be missed my dear man!
Robbin, Chris, Daiva and Lexxie Norwood Gerich
October 6, 2015
To my Mattie. I will miss you greatly. You have been a great friend to me and my family for many years. Rest in peace my friend.
Wendy Doggett
October 6, 2015
I am at a loss for words! Another dear friend lost too soon! Peace and prayers are with your family is this hard time!!!
Betsy Nichols
October 6, 2015
My sweet nephew--what precious memories I have of you. You brought light to many lives. No one does more than that. With love, Aunt Betsy
October 6, 2015
Matt will be missed by all that knew him . He was a Great Fisherman ! We had some great times on the water . My heart goes out to his family .
Curt
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