Greenwell Springs, LA - Lynn Merritt Browning, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2025 with family by his side. He was born in Baton Rouge and was a proud graduate of Baton Rouge High and LSU. Lynn served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Enhance, where he was an electrician's mate. Lynn was an avid fan of all things LSU athletics, in particular football and baseball. He purchased his first LSU season tickets in 1984 and attended with his two sons. He was also passionate about history and enjoyed fishing in his younger years. He retired from DOTD, where he worked his entire professional career. Lynn enjoyed family gatherings with his children and grandchildren. Lynn is survived by his three children, Laura Evans and husband Todd, Lance Browning and wife Lynne, and Steven Browning and wife Jennifer; sister, Charlotte Browning Hue; brother-In-law, Frank Polozol; grandchildren, Paige Browning Lindaman and husband Max, Joshua Browning, Jacob Browning, Anna Browning, and Rachel Evans; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as lifelong friends, Reece Summerall and Robbie Day. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Betty Browning; parents, John Merritt Browning and Frances Jane Browning; sister, Sylvia Browning Polozola; paternal grandparents, Frank and Lottie Browning; and maternal grandparents, Robert and Flossie Bryant. Visitation will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM until services at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
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Greenwell Springs, LA - Lynn Merritt Browning, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2025 with family by his side. He was born in Baton Rouge and was a proud graduate of Baton Rouge High and LSU. Lynn served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Enhance, where he was an electrician's mate. Lynn was an avid fan of all things LSU athlet
Published on April 22, 2025
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