Darrell, 
I didn’t get the privilege of knowing you too long. I met you when I was very little and you were my dads best friend. I referred to you as “uncle Darrell” because as time went by you became very dear to my heart. It’s almost been 9 years since your passing but sometimes when I think of you my heart still hurts like I heard the news yesterday. I’ll never forget the kindness and patience you had especially when it came to me and your pool table! I remember being six or seven and I was at your house and you let me attempt to play pool.. I kept slamming the pool stick into your wall and apologizing and you said “it’s okay, just don’t do it again.” Every time! And even though I did it so many times my dad thought I’d surely put a hole in your wall you never got upset and just kept telling me to be more careful. Your kindness was overwhelming and your love was so strong, you weren’t my uncle by blood but you treated me like I was 100% your niece. I am so blessed to have had you in my life and I miss you everyday uncle Darrell. Rest easy in heaven 💕

Darrell was a kind soul. He touched so many people with his kindness. He was always there to give the younger ones a hand. 

My heart goes out to Debby and Darrell's Family

He was a special Nephew, showing up to help me anytime i needed his help.  One of the last times i saw him was on Thanksgiving and he had already eaten, but took Deb and I out for lunch and he wanted to pay , said he never got a chance to do that.. This is the picture i snapped that day of him and his son.. special memory as well as all the times he and i stayed up talking about what to do with Deb, and how we were going to get her sewing room cleaned out... special moments

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone whose life was touched by Darrell.

Much love & Many Blessings-

I went to High School w/ Darrell, He brighten the DCHS band like nobody else could. U really made a big differance in my HS life as well. I love u Darrell & I'll C U again. Thanks 4 all the memories.

I will always miss "Big D" as he was known aroud DCHS long before he became AKA.. Flash.  He'll be remembered by all in such different ways. I wasn't a part of the Oklahoma Kids Family...but a different family.  I fondly remember him always reminding me that we shared one of the "most important dances---the dance of life...the one that needed no stage, no choreography or rehearsal."   "Oh the places, you'll go"... a favorite silly Dr. Suess book that we read together many times. Cookies with Mustard...( I hated it, personally)...and his teasing me and saying he'd quit when I stopped eating French Fries with Mayo!!! Always having an extra pack of Juicy Fruit gum...just for me. I only recently learned he didn't orginally like Juicy Fruit..but it grew on him after awhile. His lI'll never forget the years of MDA telathons together. His love and passion for collecting Eagles.  He likened himself to an Eagle ...saying he thought they were symbol of strength and courage...."that's just who I am".  I knew when he said those words...that he telling something that he told very few people. It was an insight to his core person. He cherished the classic Ford Falcon given to him from his Dad and often recalled his trip to Tennessee for the the national Car Club. He also would go almost no where without his pool table.  He loved OU Sooners Football! Grandy's Country Fried Steak Meal-Double Meat..one of his favorite meals on the go. There are so many things to remember about him...and while I honor his talents and passion for dancing...I am so blessed to have been able to know, share and remember the other parts of his life that made  him  the complete person off stage as well. Lots of plans and promises ...he pushed me all the way through college...every twist and turn he reminded me..."remember you promised you would keep YOUR dreams alive and achieve what you've been put here to do" I've known Darrell since 1988...and from the day I first met him we were the best of friends. I've sat with him on the edge of many hosptial beds....including the day he was diagnosed with diabetes...and times that I had a spell or two in the hospital...sat on the edge of the bed for me. It was just an agreement we had. We promised to never overshadow each other and let our hopes and dreams go where they may. We promised to always be there in the time of need (no matter how many years or circumstances where in the way).  I believe we both kept all of those promises.  Trust and Loyalty were two things he absolutely valued. He wanted that from others and wanted to give that away to others. My memories are so different and so dear to my heart. There's enough space to write about all things I remember.

Darrell, 
          You were amazing and always there for anyone who needed you. No matter what the mood people were in, you were the one to always brighten up there day. I will never forget the fun times. I know that you are in a better place now and free from pain. I love you and will miss you so much.

Darrell aka Flash touched so many of our lives with his kindness, and that wonderful grin..  He will be missed..  I was blessed to know him..  My prayers are with you and your family..

"I barely have a Will in the Wind memory that doesn't have him in it!  Being one of the older ones, I always looked up to him.  He was a great dancer and shined on stage!  I remember he and Kevin dancing Texas Bound together as if it were yesterday, and he always did the 'older couple' on Lovely Place.  His smile could light up a room.  You will greatly missed, Darrell!  Have a great time in Heaven til I meet you there."

Debbie and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Darrell was indeed a very special young man and even though we haven't had the privilege of being around him in a number of years, he is still very near and dear to our hearts.  Darrell was a part of our family - the Oklahoma Kids family - and we are certainly thankful for all the memories.  His bright smile and his love for dancing and for life was infectious and I know he is dancing in Heaven now.  May God be with each of you and his precious little son.  All our Love - Nita Holt and Miki Holt Hartwell

Our hearts and prayers go out to Debby and family.  Darrell was a very special person and the world is a brighter place because he was here.
Cinda Bailey  Ada, Ok.

"Class Act" Darrell...I have always looked up to you...An inspiration to me growing up in Oklahoma Kids on and off the stage. The calm demeanor before a show, the twinkle in your eye while doing the most incredible of dance moves and that playful smile that sucked us in to every performance. Thank you Browning Family for being so good to us all. You will forever be in my heart...God Bless

I know that Darrell is teaching angels to dance. I remember the first time I saw him tap dance, by the end of his routine, I had my mouth wide open in ah! Our Oklahoma Kids family will greatly miss him.  Debbie and family you are all in my prayers.  May God wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort in your time of grief.  I love you all, Wendy Ward Keith

Debby and Family:  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Kahryn McKay Danner, Norman, OK

I'll never forget that anytime you saw Darrell he could bring a smile to your face. :) He was honestly just one of those people that is put on earth because he offered so much vibrance to everyones life.  I will miss him everyday for the rest of my life and I am so thankful for all the time that I got to spend with him.  He influenced me to become better than I was for expecting me to be better than anyone had been.  I'll miss my cousin I love you Darrell love Tiffani

Darrell,
 I will never forget the moments we spent together! You will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you and know you will be dancing away as you go on.

Darrell lit up the world with his smile and he will be so greatly missed.  I'm sending much love to Debby and all of Darrell's family.  I also pray that Aldren will know what an amazing man his Daddy was and as he grows up into a man, he will have Darrell to watch over him and guide his every step.  Our Oklahoma Kids family suffers a great loss with Darrell's passing, but we will all see him again soon.

Darrell was certainly one of a kind.  He will be so missed.  Our prayers are for Debbie and his son.  Larry and Ann Hill

OBITUARY

Darrell Eugene Browning

November 6, 1972 – September 15, 2010

Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home At Sunny Lane Cemetery

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