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Timeline for William Max Browning
Born: October 1, 1933
Died: February 10, 2025
William Max Browning
October 1, 1933 – February 10, 2025
Survived by his daughter Lee Anne Browning-Gillen. Brothers LeeDell Browning and Gordon Browning.
Six grandchildren, Vanessa Browning (Andy), Dalton Browning, Jessica Gillen (Bobby), Colin Gillen (Alexis), Garrett Browning and Dash Browning.
Great Grandchildren Weston Payne Gillen-Millican (Jessica Gillen and Bobby Millican), and Sevan June (Alexis Richmer Gillen and Colin J. Gillen).
Preceded in death by parents Tyler Browning and Ethel Camp-Browning, Wife Barbara Anne
Kratzer-Browning, son William R Browning, sister Covella Browning Kirby, brothers J.C. Browning and James Browning.
Max joined the Air Force December 16, 1951. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and in Europe.
He retired August 1, 1972 as a MSGT Master Sergeant. Max was appointed the Bronze Star July 31, 1969.
He enjoyed motorcycles, parachute jumping and was an avid jogger. After retiring he attended
Horse Shoeing School and learned the art of hot shoeing equines of all kinds. He could be seen
around Tucson, Arizona driving his El Camino with his coal forge bolted in the back next to his anvil. He was involved with many equine endeavors.
He will be cremated and buried with his loving wife Barbara Anne Browning who passed in 2004.
Max will be buried with military honors on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00 am at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 15950 N Luckett Rd, Marana, AZ, 85653
So many memories with my Uncle Max and Aunt Bobbie. Fun times together with all of our uncles, aunts and cousins. He missed Bobbie so much over the years and I hope they are now reunited. So happy that he spent time living a peaceful life in Arizona. Thank you to Cheryl and her husband for all of the love they showed him over the years.
Nolan and I met Max around 11 years ago when he was volunteering at a donkey rescue near us. I immediately felt a connection with him. Enjoyed all of his stories of his life with Bobbie and the military. He was so proud of his service and felt he made a difference. I've always wished I had met Bobbie. She must have been a very special lady. Oh, the adventures they had. He has missed her so much these 21 years. I so miss my special friend, but knowing he is with Bobbie again, makes me smile.
Far and away my favorite Uncle, and my kids were likewise closest to him and Aunt Bobbie. They were very interactive with us and our kids, and Aunt Bobbie walked on water with my daughters. I know life was very difficult for Uncle Max after Bobbie passed, but he kept his chin up and charged ahead. We likewise enjoyed calling and talking to him with relative frequency, but unfortunately it had been 3-4 months since I had spoken to him. Bobbie is still missed, and the only consoling point is the knowledge that he and Bobbie are together again.
Max was an outstanding guy. He will be missed by all who knew him. My main memory was his love for horses. He helped us when we first became horse owners. He was always willing to help others.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.
So many memories with my Uncle Max and Aunt Bobbie. Fun times together with all of our uncles, aunts and cousins. He missed Bobbie so much over the years and I hope they are now reunited. So happy that he spent time living a peaceful life in Arizona. Thank you to Cheryl and her husband for all of the love they showed him over the years.
Nolan and I met Max around 11 years ago when he was volunteering at a donkey rescue near us. I immediately felt a connection with him. Enjoyed all of his stories of his life with Bobbie and the military. He was so proud of his service and felt he made a difference. I've always wished I had met Bobbie. She must have been a very special lady. Oh, the adventures they had. He has missed her so much these 21 years. I so miss my special friend, but knowing he is with Bobbie again, makes me smile.
Far and away my favorite Uncle, and my kids were likewise closest to him and Aunt Bobbie. They were very interactive with us and our kids, and Aunt Bobbie walked on water with my daughters. I know life was very difficult for Uncle Max after Bobbie passed, but he kept his chin up and charged ahead. We likewise enjoyed calling and talking to him with relative frequency, but unfortunately it had been 3-4 months since I had spoken to him. Bobbie is still missed, and the only consoling point is the knowledge that he and Bobbie are together again.
Max was an outstanding guy. He will be missed by all who knew him. My main memory was his love for horses. He helped us when we first became horse owners. He was always willing to help others.
Marana Mortuary & Cemetery
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.