Erwin C. "E.C." Browning Jr.

November 22, 1934 - May 17, 2020

Erwin Cecil ”E.C.” Browning, Jr. died Sunday May 17, 2020 in Westwood Nursing Home. He was born November 22, 1934 in Meadowview, VA and was a son of Erwin C. Browning Sr. and Juanita Duncan Browning. E.C. was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church, Bluefield, VA. E.C. loved guns and enjoyed his membership at Triangle Sportsman Club for many years and was NRA Firearms Instructor, and was also a Boy Scout leader for 22 years. E,C, was a retired Security officer from First Century Bank In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother. Those left to share his memories are his wife of 64years Beverly Underwood Browning. Daughter; Ginger Howard of Milton, WV, Sons; Scott Browning and wife Pamela of Bluefield, WV and Steve Browning and wife Brenda of Bluefield, WV. 8 grandchildren; Jill Warren (Mike), Ethan Howard, Chase Browning(Haley), Heath Browning(Madison), Whitney Browning, Hunter Browning(Bethany) Kelsi Browning, Alex Browning, 5 Great Grandchildren; Reece, River, Owen, Cooper, Bradley. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the health care workers at Westwood Nursing Home, and to Amedysis Hospice for the wonderful care given to E.C. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 20, 2020,1:00 at Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Lindamood officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 until 1PM. Burial will follow at Monte Vista Park Cemetery where the sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family suggest in lieu of flowers, if desired memorial donation be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 S. College Ave. Bluefield, VA 24605, or Alzheimer’s Association, 1601 2nd Ave. Charleston, WV 25387 Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com. Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mr. E. C. Browning.