Donald Lee Roy Browning, 76, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Born June 27, 1950, in Dumas, Texas, he was the son of V.H. and Rita Browning. He was raised and received his education in Bell Gardens, California. In 1968, he joined the United States Army and proudly served his country until receiving an honorable discharge in 1971.

He was united in marriage to Sue Navin on September 13, 1969 in California. To this union, three children were born and while they later divorced, they remained close and loved each other until her passing in 2004. Donald was a Machinist by trade. While in California, he spent many years riding with and being affiliated with the Hell’s Angels. In 2004, Donald moved to Winfield, Kansas, and his priorities changed as family became the most important thing in his life. He was affectionately known by family as “Papa Boots”.

He is survived by his children, James Browning of Wellington; Tammie Browning and husband, Matthew Thomas of Winfield; Donald Browning and wife, Allie of Augusta; his sisters, Neita Browning Johnston-Brooks of California; Wanda McDaniel and husband, Larry of Fallon, NV; his grandchildren, Jeffrey Browning, Rochelle Browning, James Browning, Richard Cesario, Britney Murphy, Geoffery Browning, Joseph Browning, Noah Browning, Ashley Browning, Haley Browning, Samantha Browning, Adrianna Powell, Alivia Powell, and Alexis Browning; and 19 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sue, a sister Betty Browning, twin grandchildren, Ariah Browning and Apollo Browning and his canine children, Cujo and Buddy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 26, 2026, at Miles Funeral Service. Interment and Military Committal Honors will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in Donald’s name for the Cowley County Humane Society. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.