Michael Browning Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Michael Browning of Verner, West Virginia is shared. Michael, born on January 5, 1951, passed away on September 14, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Michael will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Michael by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Michael is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Michael’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: daughter: Ashley Ni'Cole Vance (Sean Vance); granddaughters: Khloe Faith Vance and Sophia Grace Vance; sisters: Linda (Roger) Browning Runyon, Billie Browning Sanchez, Mickey Browning Justice, Georgia (David) Browning Brown; brothers: David (LuAnn) Browning and Robert (Margaret) Browning; great nieces and nephews: Joseph Runyon, Joey Runyon, Jeanette Andrews, Joe David Browning, Margaret Ann Browning Fitch, Nicholas Brown and Steven Leigh Browning; wife: Karen Faye Robinson Browning; mother: Margeret DeFazio Browning; father: Hestel Browning; other: Pastor Walter Grimmett, Pastor Arville Cline and Pastor Rodney Robinette; and special companion Riley Dog.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Verner Community Church (6086 Mountaineer Hwy, Verner, WV 25650). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 at the Browning-Dye Cemetery (77 Paddle Ln, Gilbert, WV 25650).
In lieu of flowers, Michael requested that donations be made to the Verner Community Church.
