James 1:27 "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."

Stanley Wilson Browning Sr., 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A longtime resident of Greenwell Springs, Stanley worked for Standard Oil, later Exxon, before retiring in 1986.

Stanley, affectionately known as "Uncle Buck" or "Papaw" to his family, was much beloved and known as a man of outstanding character. Often described as a "true gentleman", he was a lifelong member of Zoar Baptist and the last charter member of the Central Masonic Lodge 442 where he proudly served 73 years. Stanley had a heart for his community - especially caring for the widows in his life and in his neighborhood.

He is survived by his sister, Wanda Nell Christy, sister-in-law Dorothy Bennett (Charles), children Susan Cooper, Jayne Bacot, Stan Browning (Casey), and numerous beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Cathryn, parents, George and Zettis Browning, sisters Jeanette Pray (V.G.), Lily Bailey (Sidney), Doris Pennington (John), sister-in-law Joyce Hooper (J.L.), son-in-law Sam Bacot, and son-in-law Skip Cooper.

Visitation will be at Zoar Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 from 9:00am until 11:00am. Funeral service will begin at 11:00am. Graveside service and burial will follow in Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his son and grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zoar Cemetery Fund.