J. Nelson (Jim) Browning, Jr., 92, of Charleston went home Thursday, October 12, 2017.
He was a retired Chemist with over 39 years service at the FMC Corporation in South Charleston.
Jim was a past member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church where he taught ballroom dancing to singles; he had an outreach mission to shut-ins and nursing homes. Jim was also an active volunteer member of Kanawha Hospice.
He was also a member of the Chi-Beta-Phi Honorary Scientific Fraternity; a past Cub and Scout-master in the Boy Scouts of America; and a free- lance photographer during the 50’s – 80’s.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Jhonce Nelson Browning, Sr. and Rose Ellen Hatfield Browning, six brothers and 2 sisters.
He is survived by son, Dr. Gregory A. (Debra) Browning of Ceredo, Kenova; daughters, Rosemary Anne (George) Downs of Warrenton, Virginia; grandchildren, Jennifer Browning Brooks, William Browning and Jeremy, Brodie and Micah Downs; and twelve great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 3:00 PM Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Rock Lake Presbyterian Church, 905 Village Drive, South Charleston, with Pastor Rick McGuire officiating.
A reception will follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to your favorite charity.
My Mother, Maxine Runyon Justice, was a friend to Jim. She, her friend Margie, and Jim were the last three graduates, still living, from the Gilbert High School class of 1943. Mom said he called her once or twice a year to ask about her and former classmates. She and our family offer our condolences to your family. Mom says your Dad was a very nice gentleman.
Condolences to your family. God bless Jim, the RLPC Candy Man. Thank you Jim for your faith and love.