Emmett Browning Sr. Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Emmett Browning Sr. of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Emmett, born on March 28, 1936 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, passed away on August 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emmett Browning Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Estelle Browning; his great great grandchild Zolenn Tate; and his wife Mary Edith Bostic. He is survived by: his children, Presiding Elder Sharon Browning, Mary Janette Mackey and Sandra D.; his grandchildren, Chad Kirk (Shamecca), Cherita Kirk, Zadgery McNeil, Erin Gray, Jeremy McNeil, Nina Mackey, Skylar Helmuth and Jewel Helmuth; his great great grandchildren, London Kirk, Bleu Kirk, Zoey Jackson and Zayne Jackson; his brothers, Jessie Browning (Corrie) of Enoree, SC and Matthew Browning of Greer, SC.; and his daughter Dr. Sharon Browning. He is also survived by his father, mother, and other family members.

Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Robinson Funeral Home of Rock Hill (534 Hampton St, Rock Hill, SC 29730). Viewing was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center (745 Saluda St, Rock Hill, SC 29730). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at the Grandview Memorial Park (620 S Cherry Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center P.O. Box 10272 Rock Hill, SC. 29731.