Hezzie Lee Browning, Jr. of Edgewood, NM, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2006 in Albuquerque, NM with his loving family beside him. Hezzie was born November 3, 1950 in Dayton, OH. He married Deborah Thompson on September 6, 1997 in Indianapolis, IN. Hezzie worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Presbyterian-Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque. Hezzie is survived by his son, Richard Browning; step-sons, Joshua Buntin, Joseph BUntin, and Rick Buntin; step-daughter Carissa McCoy; brothers, Eldridge Browning, Patrick Browning, and Greg Browning; sister, Melia Bailey; 10 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; and a large extended family. Hezzie will be remembered as a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. All that knew and loved him will miss Hezzie.
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2006 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the Presbyterian-Kaseman Hospital Chapel, 8300 Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM.