Danny Ray Browning, 71, passed away on Wednesday, the 18th of August 2021, in his home near Winslow, AR. He was born on the 1st of October 1949 in Lindsay, OK.
He enlisted in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and served his country proudly for 32 years. He was a Russian Linguist and Naval Aircrewman and flew all over the world. He was stationed in Taiwan, Spain, and Turkey, to name a few; he was the Command Master Chief (CMC) at Defense Nuclear Agency, Naval Training Center Great Lakes and On-Site Inspection Agency. His last tour as CMC was at the Defense Language Institute Monterey where he met and married his wife, Kim. After retirement, they settled down in Northwest Arkansas where Dan enjoyed many hobbies including hunting, fishing, golfing, and building computers. He was deeply devoted to God, his family, and his church where he served as discipleship director and adult Sunday school teacher.
Danny was predeceased by his parents, Phillip Eugene and Irene Waller Browning and his brother Rodney Eugene Browning.
Danny is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kimberlee Browning; his siblings Sharon and Phil Motley of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Stephen Browning of Phoenix, Arizona, and Lenora Browning of Katy, Texas; his children: Christopher and Laurel Browning of Salinas, CA, Jeremy and Hershey Browning of Arlington, VA; Ashley and Jully Aldana of San Diego, CA, and Emilee Aldana of Johnson, AR. He was blessed with 4 grandchildren and a wonderful extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday evening, August 24, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Beard’s Funeral Chapel, 855 S Happy Hollow Rd in Fayetteville. His service will take place in downtown Winslow at the First Baptist Church at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Graveside and military honors will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah, OK at 3 PM on the same day.
I miss you already, Dan. I know that you are in the presence of your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and celebrating the ultimate victory and an eternity of glory and love. The empty place in my heart will not quickly heal, but I am so thankful to have had the blessing of knowing you and calling you friend and brother. See you on the other side.
Dan Browning was an awesome shipmate. The time we served together at Barbers Point would become the standard I would measure every other job (in the navy and out) by. Nothing came close, and it was because of his influence.
He was one of the true good guys.
SO sorry that he is gone so soon.
Our prayers for Dan, Kim, their kids and grandkids.
You fought the good fight and have entered into your reward. You are loved and missed Dan. We will love Kim and help her through this with prayer and friendship until you can be reunited again in Heaven.
A good man and servant to God Almighty. Thankful for knowing him. Praying for Kim and the family.
RIP Dear Friend. Looking forward to our next talk. I am a much better person because of you.
I have great memories of our time serving as Shipmates. For Chris and Jeremy, please know I am praying for comfort for you and your families.
My condolences to the family. Dan was a wonderful guy. Who will be greatly missed.
Dan, we served multiple duty stations together. We hunted wild boar together with our Army and Turkish buddies; threw darts and fished at Lake Nasworthy in Texas; and laughed and argued with each other in Monterrey, CA. You were a significant part of my Navy upbringing. I miss you…. God Bless you and comfort your loved ones. David Louden, USN (Retired)
Chris and family
Dianna are saddened by your loss and pray for the Lord’s healing touch. Your father was a great American and great man. We appreciate his service to this country and appreciate him giving us you. We love ya brother.
Marc and Dianna
My condolences to the family. Dan was a wonderful guy. Who will be greatly missed.
Fair Winds Chief, we have the watch! Rest well! It was an honor serving with you!
Special condolences to the family of Danny Browning. Long time friends of Danny’s parents . Met these friends in OKC when Danny was serving our Country in the military. Appreciate you Danny for your marvelous contributions for our country and the last years your service for your church . Played many dominos games with your parents in your dining room before you retired and ended up in their house. Good wonderful memories. Now waiting for that reunion in Heaven. Blessings to the families. Rev. Joe and Jean Carmean .
Heartfelt condolences. He was one of the great Cold War spooks and served with honor and touched many lives. He will be missed.
To a special brother-in-law who will always be remembered as Uncle Dan to our kids and grandkids. I never thought by marrying your brother Rod that I would be part of such an extended family. Thank you for always treating me like a sister.
Danny was a favorite nephew of my favorite sister. I was able to see him often while station in Monterey, Ca. I was
around him and his family quite a bit while our children were growing up.
He loved God and I am looking forward to seeing him again when i get to Heaven. I will miss him. I am Pastor John
Waller, 90, I am his uncle.
Chris and Jeremy, we were very good friends in Maine. Played pinochle almost every Friday when Mike and your Dad were home. We were there when he made Chief.. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Master Cheif. We have the Watch.
Dan Browning was one of the best leaders in the Naval Security Group. He trained and mentored me and a lot of other sailors in various operational assignments. He taught me a lot about what is important. I was lucky to serve with Master Chief Browning, Chris, and Kim. My heart goes out to the entire family.
My deepest condolences to Chris and the rest of his family. Dean and others said it best, Danny was truly one of the great ones, he was a great AOIC, Chief and Master Chief. He knew family was most important and he made us all feel like family at Barber’s Point. Thank you, Danny for all you did for us. Godspeed.
Dan and I met first at NSGD/NCS Rota Spain. When he wasn’t flying a B1RD and I wasn’t boring holes deep in the Med, we conspired and setup DIRSUP training using two OICS vans. Every one trained there owes his later success to Dan. Later, we were in the same Intermediate Russian language class. The man never forgot a shipmate; he sent me congratulations when I was initiated. Dan remains a close shipmate. I can only echo the remembrances and condolences by Ed, Daniel, Tim, Dean, Mike, and all others. This hits hard.