Bobby Steven Browning, Age 66, went home to be with our Heavenly Father Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born July 12, 1954, in Dublin Ga. to the late Ellen Gaddis Browning and Omar Browning. He was one of seven children. Bob and his family moved to Sarasota, Florida, at a young age, and he made it his life long home. He met the love of his life, Paulette, at Bay Haven Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida. They grew up together through the years but did not date until December 1974. After falling in love, they married on May 14, 1976.
They were blessed with three wonderful children and four grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Paulette “Philpott” Browning, his three children, daughter Tanya (Larry) Davis, sons Robert “Bubba” (Kristi ) Browning and Doug (Amy) Browning. Beloved Grandchildren Dustin Davis, Garrett and Taylor Browning and Dalton Browning. His sister Nell Keeling and brother Ray Browning . He is also survived by his special “brother in law “ Troy Williams , Sister in laws Jeanette Williams and Darlette (Gerald) Mathis and many special nieces and nephews and extended family that he loved dearly.
Bob, along with his family, owned and operated Shelley Carpets of Sarasota for the last 33 years. Bob coached and sponsored many sports, including but not limited to baseball, wrestling, football, special Olympics, FFA, racing, and much more. In his younger years, he raced Stock cars at Saramana Speedway and Desoto Speedway. Later as his kids got older, he drag raced with his boys at DeSoto Dragway.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Juanita, Wilena “Mussy” and Melba and brother James Franklin Browning.
Bob had a heart of gold. Always loving and caring, and giving to the point of never letting anyone do without If he could help it. He played Santa Claus to many families over the years. He would give you the shirt off his back, even before you asked and would never ask for anything in return.
He loved his guns, freedom of speech, and was rarely politically correct. He was quick to tell a joke or two. He loved God, his family, and his Country.
Flowers are welcome, or any monetary contributions can be made to Myakka Family Worship Center in memory of Bob Browning.
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