Birth date: Nov 17, 1938 Death date: Jun 4, 2019
Memorial Service for Mr. Norman Browning, 80, of Dadeville, will be Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Allen will officiate. Mr. Browning passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Au Read Obituary
My little brother Norman –
When I was 5 years old, it was a great experience when my brother Norman was born at home. A healthy little boy until he was 3 years old. A mysterious illness hit and I witnessed my mother kneeling by his bed praying for God to take him Home if he could not get better. Almost immediately he began to improve. We were so blessed to be born into that kind of family, dependent on the will of our awesome all-seeing, all-knowing, all-caring God.
When Norman was a little older, he and Mother were making the trek up the long driveway to the mailbox. Mother asked Norman if he would like for her to hold his hand. He said, “No thanks, I will hold it” and hold it he did! He was a unique little guy. He loved to read and spent hours poring over the World Book Encyclopedia volumes that Mother was selling at that time. As he expressed it, he really did like his own company and when we had visitors, as we did almost every Sunday after church, he would go out in the woods and read a book under his favorite tree.
I married when I was 19 years old and moved to Niagara Falls and later Lewiston, NY. We missed a lot of our own grown-up time together, but became especially close in the last few years. We were able to bond together, holding close and dear those values taught to us when we were kids in a home that centered around the love of God and Jesus - home and family and neighbors.
Norman told me that every day he would walk with his dog and talk to God. How precious! He loved the outdoors and God’s world. We are all part of the only story that never ends. So I picture Norman walking with his dog toward that light that shines to take away all darkness, pain and suffering. We promised each other that we wanted to spend eternity together with God, family and all the rich grace that was promised when God sent His Son into the world, to save this world, not condemn it. How wonderful is that promise – the greatest gift of all. It is that love that will hold us all together forever.
I am sad that illness prevents us from “coming home” to be with family. With love, Maurine (and George).
When our grandparents passed, we had aunts and uncles who were important to us. Then when they passed and our parents passed, we had cousins who became important to us. Two cousins important to us were Norman Browning and his sister. Norman was so kind to us, and shared knowledge of the history of our grandfather and his work in the gold mine at Goldville, AL. He also knew much about the Indians who had lived on the family property and helped his grandmother during the civil war. He was a delight to visit and a joy to get to know better in the last few years. Rest In Peace, Norman. My sister and I love you and look forward to seeing you on the other side.
Betty and Sue
My best friend and tourney fishing partner passed away early Tuesday morning. Norman Browning, we thought we might get to make a trip or two before the Big C would keep you from picking up a rod again but that is some nasty disease. Just when you think the meds are helping you turn the corner on better health.....WHAM....it comes back with a vengeance and cuts your life down to just a few days! My buddy, fishing mentor, confidant, and father figure advisor, you will be missed, my fishing trips just will not be the same. You had so much confidence in catching fish and proved it by the end of the day. You were so honest with me when we first met. You told me your whole life story as if it would make a difference if I would fish with you. I was honest with you also and as a Christian, I was not to judge anyone except to tell you that only a man whom loved his family as much as you did would also be loved by Jesus the Christ. I truly believe that you and your son Tommy are together again in heaven and casting your lure into the greatest "fishin' hole" ever created by God. I'm so grateful for the time we had together and thankful we had some recent time to spend together to just talk, Pray, and jest about feeling that "TUG on a fishing rod" one more time. Love you Buddy...see you on the other side....
