Robert W. “Bob” Browning, age 69, passed away on January 11, 2017. He worked for BFI/Waste Connections for almost 40 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Nina Browning; and parents, Sam and Imogene Browning. He leaves behind sons, Steve (Jill), Brian (Chrystal), Thad (Misty) Proffitt; grandchildren, Nathaniel (Katrina), Bryce, Haley, JT; and three great-grandchildren as well as brothers and sisters, Bill (Linda), David (Gail), Anna (Lynn), Charles (Ann); and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a chapel service to follow at 7:00 pm at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at Chilhowee Cemetery at 1:45 pm on Sunday, January 15, 2017 for a 2:00 pm graveside service, Rev. Todd Stinnett officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com