Michael Brian Browning, Jr.

Michael Brian Browning Jr., "Little Brian", 20, of Valdosta, passed away on February 2, 2017 at South Georgia Medical Center. Born on September 19, 1996, he was the son of Brian Browning and Lisa Browning. Brian enjoyed playing soccer, exploring, and being with his friends, but God had different plans for him. When he was 9, Brian suffered a traumatic brain injury and other injuries that forever changed his life's course and purpose. Brian continued to live a life full of joy, love and laughter. His big heart and cheerful personality endeared him to everyone he knew. He enjoyed being with his three younger brothers, circle of cousins, and countless friends who all looked up to him for his courage and strength. Brian has been a student at Lowndes County High School where, despite his disabilities, he remained active in student life, attending prom, competing in the Special Olympics, and bringing a smile to all of his fellow Vikings. Brian loved spending time outdoors. Perhaps two of his favorite things were fishing with his grandfather, Eston, and traveling with his family to Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. No matter the crowd he was with, Brian's sense of adventure and joyful disposition made him a source of inspiration.
Brian was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Browning of Adel. He is survived by his parents, Brian Browning and Lisa Browning and his three brothers, Harris, Billy, and John Browning of Valdosta, his paternal grandmother, Barbara Browning of Adel, maternal grandfather, Eston Mosley of Waycross and his maternal grandparents, Jackie and Don Maassen of Brunswick. He is also survived by aunts and uncles, Beth and Mark Sanders of Athens, Steve and Lynn Browning of Hahira, Tammy and Mike Swain of Warner Robins, Amy and Neil Cohen of Charleston, S.C. and his cousins Mark and Caroline Sanders, Benjamin, Lindsey and Brooks Browning, Nikkie Thornton, Michael Swain, Kinzly, Madison and Ariella Cohen. Brian is also survived by his special friend and beloved nanny, Debbie Jenkins Patterson.
Visitation will be at McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta on Saturday, February 4, from 5-8 p.m. and the funeral service will be at Park Avenue United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. with burial following at Antioch United Methodist Church cemetery in Adel. Pallbearers are Steve Browning, Benjamin Browning, Brooks Browning, Scott Register, Matthew Register and Mark Sanders. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made in Brian's memory to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 1577 NE Expressway, Suite A, Atlanta, Georgia. 30329. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602