Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Paul Browning Sr., and Ethel Smith Browning.
Bill attended Greenville High School and Darlington School in Rome Georgia.
He served in the US Navy during WWII and received the American Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal. He was a member of American Legion Post #3 and a charter member of Northside United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his sons, William Davis Browning, Jr. and Louis David Browning and his wife, Le Anna, all of Greenville; his beloved grandchildren, Dan Browning (Kirsten), Paul Browning (Sonya), Rebecca Browning and James-Blue Browning; a great-granddaughter, Madison; and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Browning Davis of Greenwood.
He was predeceased by his brother, Paul Browning, Jr.
Services will be held Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3:00pm at Northside United Methodist Church with the Reverend Donald R. Brown and Reverend Dr. Richard Gibbons officiating.
Burial will follow at Springwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Northside United Methodist Church, 435 Summit Drive, Greenville, SC 29609.
The family would like to thank the staff of Pendleton Manor for their loving care of Mr. Bill.
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