With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Earl Dean Browning of Godfrey, Illinois, born in Annawan, Illinois, who passed away on February 22, 2021 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Franklin and Velma Lucille Browning (Moon); his siblings, Esther Irene and Delmar Boyd Browning; his siblings-in-law, Ruth Browning and Blaine Bonynge; and his parents-in-law, Pearl Machesney and James Machesney.

He is survived by : his wife Ardythe; his daughter Lexa Browning-Needham (James E. Needham) of Alton; his grandchildren, Rachael Williams (Cameron) of Huntsville, Alabama, James A. Needham (Shannon Ryckman) of Montrose and Jonathan Needham (Kara) of St. Peters, Missouri; his great grandchildren, Kate, Cam, Jack Williams, Hank, Ira and Dean Needham; his sister-in-law Carol Bonynge; his niece Susie Browning; and his nephew Don Browning.

A graveside service was held on Friday, February 26th 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Annawan Community Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to E. Dean Browning Memorial Vocational Scholarship.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gent Funeral Home Inc