Connie Ray Browning

July 17, 1933 - March 09, 2024

Connie Ray Browning, 90, of Floyd, entered the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Connie’s life was devoted to God and his family. He had been a member of Floyd Baptist Church since 1962. For many years he was a member of the Choir, and taught Sunday School. He was a Deacon for most of those years and believed in serving others. Connie was a long time employee at Citizens Telephone Cooperative. He retired after 38 years of service. Connie served our country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, followed by 22 years in the National Guard. Connie led by example and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and brother in Christ. He loved his family and loved life. Connie was born at home in George’s Fork, Dickenson County, VA, on July 17 1933. He was the oldest child born to Berlin and Eula Hawkins Browning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Nina Hollandsworth Browning; his youngest daughter, Regina Dawn Browning; granddaughter-in-law, Eva Thompson; two sisters, Christine Mullins and Joyce Fleeman; two brothers, Johnny Browning and Eugene Hill; four brothers-in-law, Hershel Mullins, Charles (Bud) Fleeman, Harry Adams, and Roy Brown; two sisters -in-law, Nancy White Browning, and Trudy Browning. Connie is survived by three children and their spouses; Carlotta (Steve) Eaton, Charlotte NC; Michael (Sarah) Browning, Copper Hill; and Angela (David) Thompson, Floyd. Five grandchildren and their spouses; Cassandra (Andy) Shortt, Charlotte, NC; Ryan (Sarah) Browning, Troutville; Matthew (Stephanie) Browning, Troutville; Amanda (Alex) Wilkens, Christiansburg; Christopher Thompson, Floyd.  Eleven great-grandchildren; Avery, Cole and Asher Shortt, Abigail, Hannah and Peyton Browning, Elliana, Adelyn and Myra Jane Browning, Beckham Wilkens, and Demitrious Dyer. Also surviving are his siblings; Paul (Mary) Hill, Tucson, AZ; Sandra Adams, Radford; Darrell (Rose) Browning, Waddell, AZ; Berlena Aliff, Wise; Margaret (Bill) Huband, Wise; Marvin (Sherry) Browning, Wise. Many Nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13, from 5-7 PM, at Gardner Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 14, at 11 AM, at Floyd Baptist Church, with grandson Matthew Browning, Rev. Dan Agee, and Rev. Joe Womack officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Floyd Baptist Church, 510 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091.

So sorry for your loss, praying for the Browning family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

So sorry for your loss,he was a good person!!!

My sympathy and prayers for comfort for Connie's family. He was a kind and good man with a wonderful smile to share when he greeted folks. I know he is rejoicing in heaven with those he loved who have gone before.

Connie will be missed. So sorry for your loss!! May God grant u peace & comfort!! We know heaven is brighter with u there!! I know Nina was waiting for u with Regina!! We'll see u again!! Love y'all

I just loved Connie. He was one of my best clients. He was such a a sweet, humble man.You will be so missed. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Carlotta, Michael, Angela and family, we are so sorry for your loss. He was one of the first people to welcome us to Floyd Baptist Church. He was always kind and always smiling. We will be praying for the family.

So sorry for your loss. God Bless

Sending my condolences on the loss of this great man who loved his family with his whole heart. ❤️

Condolences to the Browning family! May the Lord be with you during this difficult time! The family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Connie was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. He always welcomed everyone he met with a warm and welcoming smile. He was a devoted family man, kind and caring to others, and a devout Christian. He will be deeply missed. Prayers for strength and comfort for his family and friends.

Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Browning family, Connie will be dearly missed, God Bless

He was a great friend, known him personally since early 90's, he will be missed! My condolences to the browning family!

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. God bless and comfort the family . Love & Blessing to you all.

Sorry for your loss. The world has lost a good and caring person.

On behalf of James Worrell (my husband), Buddy Turpin (my brother) and myself, our care and strength are with all family members. Both your parents and your sister Regina (Buddy and she were friends) were the dearest of people. Much love and support, Rita Turpin