Ira Wesley Browning, age 91, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Durham Regional Hospital. A Durham native who lived his entire life in the Hillandale Rd. area, he was born March 23, 1917 to the late Ira and Annie Hunt Browning.
Mr. Browning was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church; the Durham Masonic Lodge #352 A.F. & A.M; and the Triangle Shrine Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. who proudly served his country during WWII.
Mr. Browning spent 49 years in the plumbing business and had retired from the VA Hospital. He was a great cook who will be remembered for his delicious BBQ and Brunswick stew.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61years, Flora W. Browning of Durham, NC; his two sons: George W. Browning and wife, Marcia, also of Durham; Donald W. Browning of Roxboro; and his grandson, William W. Browning of Durham. Mr. Browning was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Browning; and his two sisters, Irene Chandler and Frances Cates.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from the Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service with the Rev. Bryan Faggart of Bethany United Methodist Church presiding. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Graveside Masonic Rites will be conducted by Durham Masonic Lodge #352.
Friends may visit Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home and other times at the home located at 2512 Indian Trail.
Flowers are acceptable or contributions may be made to the Oxford Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565; or Bethany United Methodist Church, 2809 Guess Rd., Durham, NC 27705.
On-line memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select obituaries.
Philip L. Browning Sr
September 22, 2008 at 12:00 amWe are in prayer for Flora and Wesley’s family. Wesley had many friends who will miss him.
Philip and Virginia Browning
Teresa D Browning
September 22, 2008 at 12:00 amFlora, George, Donald, Wesley was a fine, humble man loved by all who knew him.Our prayers are with you all during this time.
He will be missed by all his family and friends.
Love Frankie and Teresa
Nancy Renfroe
September 22, 2008 at 12:00 amI am a friend of Phil and Virginia Browning and have been praying for Mr. Browning and the family.
My prayers are for the family to receive a peace about his passing, knowing he is at rest with his Heavenly Father, but is missed by all who loved him.
Tresca Mangum
September 23, 2008 at 12:00 amWesley will be missed lot !!!!!!!!I love you Flora lots. Call me at Duke any time for help on a number.
Sharon Sawyer
September 23, 2008 at 12:00 amGeorge and Marcia, I’m sorry about Mr. Browning. You will all be in my prayers. Let me know if I can do anything at all to help you during this time.
Becky House
September 23, 2008 at 12:00 amFlora, you are in my thoughts & prayers.
rickey beck
September 23, 2008 at 12:00 amGeorge and Donnie, Pam and I very sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Neal
September 27, 2008 at 12:00 amDear Flora, George, Marcia, Will and Donald,
You know you are my second family and I love you very much. I will always remember Brownie’s kindred spirit and his sweet personality. Never heard him say an unkind word about anyone.
He had a wonderful life and have peace knowing that he is in a better place.
I will miss his smiling face at the holiday dinners….but he will be with us in spirit, I know.
All my love,
Deborah