Harold Dewitt Browning

Harold Dewitt Browning was born February 22, 1930 and passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ree Browning, daughters and sons in law, Elaine and Jimmy Ellis, Janice and Henry Howser, Susan and Allen Pritchett; four grandchildren and their spouses, Brad and Teresa Ellis, Christy and Brent Cochran, Matt and Kristen Howser, Tyler and Heidi Pritchett; five great grandchildren, Dillon and Luke Ellis, Chandler and Charlie Cochran, Julianna, James, and Justin Howser, Ella Pritchett; and sister, Ruth Pethel.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Fairer Browning; brother, Jack Browning; and granddaughter, Erin Pritchett.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:00 at Wahoo Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery immediately following the service; Reverend Ken Anderson, Reverend Mark Wheeler, and Reverend Mark Stroud officiating.

Mr. Browning lived most of his life in Hall County and was known for his sense of humor. After his retirement from Wrigley’s in 1992, he was able to spend much of his time on woodworking, his favorite hobby, and traveling. He was a member of Wahoo Baptist Church. He was fiercely devoted to his family and his greatest joy came from spending time with them.

The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8. Strickland’s Funeral Home of Clermont is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wahoo Baptist Church for the Awana Program.