Philip Lee Browning, 82, of Crestline passed peacefully at his home on Friday, August 19, 2022.
Phil was born on July 31, 1940, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Eddie Browning and Almira (Hensley) Keltner. On July 30, 1960, Phil would marry Janice Ervin and she survives him in Crestline after 62 years of marriage.
Phil worked for Perfection Colby Co. for many years until his retirement. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and boating. If he was not out fishing or hunting, you could find Phil tending to his garden and flowers. Phil cherished his time spent with his friends and family, especially their July family reunions at their Loudonville farm.
In addition to his wife, Phil is survived by his daughter, Lisa Browning of Crestline; siblings, Eugene Hefner of Alton, Michigan, James (Phyllis) Hefner of Crestline, Roberta Smith of Dryden, Virginia, and Debbie Katterhenrich of Crestline; sister-in-laws, Linda Hefner of Crestline and Sharon Witschi of Mansfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by his infant son, Philip Browning, and brothers, Joseph Hefner, and Marcus Hefner.
Friends and family may call on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home; 223 W. Main St. Crestline. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 11:00am that the funeral home with Brother Lyle Arnett officiating, burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Those wishing to share a memory of Phil or send condolences to the Browning family may do so by visiting www.masfh.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bucyrus Freewill Baptist Church.
The Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 223 W. Main St. Crestline is honored to serve the family of Philip Lee Browning.