Raymond "Fred" Browning

Raymond “Fred” Browning, 90 passed away at his home in Mt. Summit on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born February 18, 1933 in New Castle, son of the late Raymond W. and Mary R. (Turpin) Browning.

A true patriot, Fred served with the United States Army, Air Force and National Guard for 31 years. He retired from Ft. Benjamin Harrison Finance Center where he worked as Chief Financial Officer. Fred was a member and a former deacon at Springport Christian Church. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cornhole and playing cards. Fred also loved traveling and writing poems. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family, especially Sunday dinners.

He leaves cherished memories with his wife of 71 years, Wanda June (Snider) Browning, whom he married August 30, 1951; 4 children, Belinda Cross of Mt. Summit, Mark (Sarah) Browning of Knightstown, Terry Bixler of Bloomington and Anthony (Jennifer) Browning of Mt Summit; grandchildren, Nikki (Brian) Koontz, Ryan (Andrea) Cross, Gerald Browning, Melody Waggoner, Lorne (Sarah) Bixler, Katelin Bixler, Colton Bixler, Emily (Tyler) Daffron and Ryan (Kristin) McCotter; 24 grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Fred is also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Browning; granddaughter, Heather McCotter; great granddaughter, Alayna Koontz; and two brothers, Ralph and Lee Browning.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Adam Henderson officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by a contingent of the US Army, the American Legion and the VFW. Burial will follow at Mt. Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be given to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 681405, Indianapolis, IN 46268 or the Salvation Army, PO Box 571, New Castle, IN 47362. You may share condolences and memories of Fred at www.hinsey-brown.com .