A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
August 17, 1945 – October 14, 2026
Fred Browning Jr., 81, of Cincinnati, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Hospice of Blue Ash.
He was born in Harlan, Kentucky, to Fred and June (Howard) Browning. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked as an Examiner for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Fred is survived by his three nephews, Donald (Susan) Browning, Devin Browning, and Samuel Shiveley, three nieces Mallory Langenbrunner, Christy Barrett, and Karen (Brian) Kramer, great-nephews, Adam Langenbrunner, Tyler, Benjamin and Ryan Kramer, and Andrew Recio; great-nephew, Nicholas Browning; great-nieces, Emily, Allison, and Audrey Browning and Chloe and Gabrielle Browning; great-great-nephews, Bryson, Khaizer, and Hunter Browning; sister-in-law, Diana Barrett
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley Browning; his brother, Donald Browning; and his sister, Lisa Shiveley.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home (follow the blue line). A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Fred will be remembered by those who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and loved ones.
Tuesday October 20, 2026, 10 AM to 11 AM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Tuesday October 20, 2026, at 11 AM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Tuesday October 20, 2026, at 12 PM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“Rip my dear friend.”
10/18/2026
“To the family – I was so sad to hear of Fred’s serious health issues and his passing. He had planned to come to Kentucky for a Coldiron cousin’s reunion 10/3. He was a special and dear friend to me. RIP my friend.”
10/18/2026
“So many memories from all our cousins locally have been passed around here in the past couple of weeks along with rereading the recipes Shirley left the last time she was here. We treasure the good times we had together.”
10/18/2026
“To the Browning family, Our love and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Until we meet again Bro. Fred Farewell. Sincerely and Fraternally, Bro. Christopher B. Williams and family Howard Lodge 819 & Hyden Lodge 664 F&AM”
10/18/2026
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