McDouglas Browning, 81, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on June 30, 2021. He was the loving husband of Delores Browning.
Mr. Browning was born in Union, SC on November 30, 1939, a son of the late William Browning and Essie Aiken Browning.
He was a longtime member of Bible Gospel Center where he served on the ministerial staff, the Usher Board, worked as the church custodian, and sang heartily in the choir.
Prior to retiring in 1999, Mr. Browning was faithfully employed for 39 years at Sikorsky Aircraft as a Sheet Metal Operator.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his loving memories, sons, Marvin Browning and Shawn Browning (Julie); siblings, Delgracier “Fannie” Parham of Union, SC, Freddie E. Browning of New Haven, Elnora Dunlap of Columbia, SC, Rosa Kershaw of Rock Hill, SC, William Browning, Jr. and Robert Browning both of Union, SC; five grandchildren, Quinn Carter, Marvin Browning, Jr., Khalilah R. Browning, Lauren Shinelle Denise Browning and Erynne Alexzandria Browning; great grandchildren, Laila and Cody Carter; daughter in-law, Regina Browning; special sister in-law, Mildred Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shinelle Denise Browning, and siblings, Ernest, Harold and Marion Eugene Browning and Gloria Browning Rogers.
A celebration of Mr. Browning’s life and legacy will be held Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Bible Gospel Center, 143 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden. Viewing will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Anyone attending the services of Mr. Browning must adhere to all COVID-19 safety precautions. The celebration of life may be live-streamed via the following link: https://youtu.be/OKhgLn4hVuk
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Our deepest sympathy to the family.
To the Browning Family, I am a classmate of McDouglas. I have been in touch with several classmates to let them know the passing of our friend. You the family members, other relatives and friends you’ll have our deepest sympathy. Your family chain has been broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Spiritual Blessings to one and all.
My deepest sympathy to Marvin and the Browning Family
Our deepest regrets go out to Marvin and the Browning Family – May loving memories give you comfort.
Shawn, Julie, Lauren, Erynne
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Brother Doug will always be remembered for his strong unwavering faith! Weather you wanted, needed or even cared he was right on the money towards God’s word. In Construction he always knew a creative way to resolve a problem and I valued his and his brother’s insight greatly. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Rest in peace Brother Doug until we meet again.
To the Browning Family, My heartfelt condolences goes out to you and your family. For the lost of your love one. Will keep you in my prayers.
Mrs. Browning, your neighbors Ronald and Sylvia Waller send our most heartfelt and deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were sadden deeply to learn about the passing of Mr. Browning. He would stop by our home from time to time when either one of us were outside to talk. I liked him from the start. I remember when my daughter began to date, she and boyfriend would take walks in the neighborhood as many do….Mr. B. (We called him) saw them one day horse playing around; he didn’t see it as that and didn’t take to kindly to it; he thought the young man was not being kind to her, and quit rough. He stopped his car in the road proceeded to have a few words with the boyfriend then stopped at our home to let us know that he witnessed and the conversation ensued with them. They didn’t know who he was but just a random person stopping… he certainly knew who my daughter was. Mr. B. was always about his business in the neighborhood( he had no reservations stopping his truck in the road to investigate any happenings and wasn’t concerned who might notice him. I always thought his thoughts were he had already paid his dues, and he had every right to say and look at whatever it was he wanted and he did. Yes, as with all the speakers yesterday, there were one common denominator that I also related and that is his talks, and the passion he had talking about the Lord which he certainly made his purpose. When I met him for the first time 16 plus years ago while working in my front yard, he pulled over to introduce himself then his next words were “Do you know the Lord?” I was happy to tell him I did. Mr. B was about the Lords business and most definitely one of God’s diligent and faithful disciples. If there is anything we can do to make your burden a little lighter, please let us know. You and your family are in our prayers. May God’s blessings be with you and yours.
The Wallers, Neighbors. ??