MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2025 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Kirby, Wiggins, Barnett, Barrett, Berry, Blackmon, Blackwell, Blount, Boyd, Brumfield, Bryan, Butler, Carter, Chassaniol, Chism, DeBar, DeLano, England, Fillingane, Frazier, Harkins, Hickman, Hill, Hopson, Horhn, Jackson, Johnson, Jordan, Ladner, McCaughn, McLendon, McMahan, Michel, Norwood, Parker, Parks, Polk, Rhodes, Robinson, Seymour, Simmons (12th), Simmons (13th), Sparks, Suber, Tate, Thomas, Thompson, Turner-Ford, Whaley, Williams, Younger
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SINCEREST SYMPATHY OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY OF FORMER MISSISSIPPI STATE SENATOR NICKEY REED BROWNING OF PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI, AND COMMENDING HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND HIS STATE.
WHEREAS, it is with sadness that we note the passing of Nickey Reed Browning on October 29, 2024; and
WHEREAS, born on July 19,1951, in Pontotoc to the late James and Winnie Browning, Nickey was a graduate of Ingomar High School. After high school, Nickey attended Northeast Mississippi Community College before transferring to Mississippi State University; and WHEREAS, Nickey was a respected businessman in his community, owning several businesses throughout his life with Browning Lawn Care being the last before his health declined; and
WHEREAS, one of Nickey's proudest accomplishments was representing the people of Pontotoc and Union Counties in the Mississippi State Senate for 24 years; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure in the Senate, Nickey served on various committees, including Business and Financial Institutions, Drug Policy, Energy, Finance, Transportation, Insurance, and Rules; and
WHEREAS, Nickey was chairman of the Senate Forestry Committee and the Senate County Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, Nickey was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church for over 33 years; and
WHEREAS, Nickey served as the Pontotoc Red Sox American Legion Baseball Coach for over 50 years. Honorary pallbearers included all former and current players and coaches of Pontotoc Red Sox American Legion Baseball; and
WHEREAS, he was an avid Mississippi State fan. However, what brought Nickey the most enjoyment was spending time with his family; and
WHEREAS, Nickey was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gary Browning. Nickey is survived by his wife, Brenda Browning; daughters, Tracy Riddle and Brea Klair Browning; son, Jason Browning; sister, Nancy Yates (Hugh); brother, Roger Browning (Rebecca) and Tim Browning (Anita); sister-in law, Paula Browning; grandson, Memphis Riddle; and a host of other family and friends, especially his Pontotoc Red Sox players; and
WHEREAS, Senator Browning was not only a treasured member of our Senate, but he also brought valuable life experience to our work at the Capitol. His work, along with the perspective and insight he brought to this Senate, will long be remembered by all of us. He has gone from us far too soon, and we will miss him. May the work that we do in the years to come honor his memory:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby extend the sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Legislature to the surviving family of former Mississippi State Senator Nickey Reed Browning of Pontotoc, Mississippi, and commend his service to his community and his state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the surviving family of former Senator Nickey Browning, forwarded to the Pontotoc Red Sox American Legion Baseball Team and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.