Leroy James Browning

Leroy James Browning, 34, of Tipton, Mo., passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1983 in Columbia, Mo. He worked as a bucket truck operator for Hentges Tree service. He enjoyed dirt track racing, derby cars, hunting, and loved playing with his children. He is survived by his father, Cloyd Browning and his wife Renay of Auxvasse, Mo.; his mother, Brenda Browning of Auxvasse, Mo.; his wife, Alicia Brown of Tipton, Mo.; one daughter, Morgan Browning of Mexico, Mo.; three sons, Kamden Browning, Mason Tucker, Brayden Brown, all of Tipton, Mo.; two brothers, Jordan Raps of Fulton, Mo. and Donald Raps of Fulton, Mo.; one sister, Jennifer Emma Browning of Jefferson City, Mo.; maternal grandfather, William Nowlin of Clark, Mo.; maternal grandmother, Mary Nichols of Auxvasse, Mo.; paternal grandmother, Lucy Browning of Auxvasse, Mo.; two nephews, Luke Browning and Aron Raps; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, James Leroy Browning; one uncle, Jake Browning; and maternal grandfather, Wilford Nichols. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Hope Cemetery near Calwood, Mo. Officiating will be Joe Partain and Bro. Bruce Williamson. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California Mo.