March 1, 2021, 73, Teachey –

Ronald “Bibb” Howard Browning, 73, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 1, 2021, at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

Bibb was born in Crites, West Virginia on March 16, 1947 to the late Jack and Mary Browning. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Bibb’s valor and skill was recognized with numerous decorations, including a Purple Heart. He was a man that got the simple pleasure of working the land and taking care of his livestock on the family farm. Bibb also enjoyed going fishing and watching sports while enjoying his sweet snacks.

Bibb had a wonderful sense of humor and never took himself too seriously. He was a good provider, a great father and had a generous heart. He provided a wonderful home for his family and gave all he could to his family. Bibb will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home, 1300 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC and a graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Eastern Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery, 164 Long’s Plant Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC with military honors.

Bibb is survived by the love of his life, Joyce Lambert; sons, Chad Lambert and Scott Browning; daughters, Shari Spicer and husband Dave and Lisa Cassidy and husband Joe; and grandchildren, Braxton Lambert, Alex Browning, Dan Spicer, Sam Spicer, Chris Costello and Bill Cassidy. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Moore and husband Jim; brothers, Donald Browning and wife Carol, Randall Browning and wife Kay, and Arnold Browning and wife Dolly; and several nieces, nephews and great grandchildren he loved very much.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.