Funeral services will be 3 pm Sunday, at Crestwood Chapel ,for Mr. Michael Eugene Browning, age 71, of Gadsden who died Wednesday. Dr. Craig Carlisle and Brother Sammy O'Dell will officiate Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery. Crestwood Funeral Home announcing.

He was a lifelong resident of Gadsden and graduated from Emma Sansom High School in 1965. He was a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a B.S. Degree in business. He served his country as a member of The United States Army. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with over 40 years of service. He was a dedicated member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church, where he served as an usher. He had a true servant's heart and always made himself available to help those in need. He also attended Siberton Baptist Church in Attalla. In his retirement he enjoyed bowling on several local leagues and attending tournaments. He enjoyed attending football, basketball, and baseball games and spending time outdoors. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his grandchildren and took such delight in spending time with them. His kind loving and generous spirit will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years ,Mary Elizabeth Browning; his parents Ernest Farrell  and Bonnie Barnes Browning; his sister Paula Autwell; his brother Phillip Farrell Browning; and in laws William Thomas and Georgia Rowland Tierce.

He is survived by his wife of 5 years ,Brenda Green Browning; daughter Jennifer(Michael) Coffey; grandson Jacob Eli Coffey; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Coffey; brother-in-law, Larry(Barbara) Tierce, brother-in-law Herb Autwell; nephew; Kevin(Jamie) Jones; nieces, nephews and many close and special friends.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers are "Ferris Hall Sunday School Class".

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to 12 ^th Street Baptist Church, or Siberton Baptist Church Attalla.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 12 noon until the time of service.