John was part owner of Browning & Eubank Heating & Air in Monticello in the 1960's and 1970's, then owned and operated Lacey General Store in the 1980's and 1990's and worked with the Drew County Road Department until his health failed him. He attended Lacey United Methodist Church in Lacey and was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Jewel and Barto Remedis.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and working in his vegetable and flower gardens. He also enjoyed all his many friends in Monticello and Lacey, as well as his special cousins, Tommy and Pat Arnold, Linda Semko and Cathy Gula of Pennsylvania, Pam Troiano and Mark Arnold of Las Vegas, Jack Arnold and Margie Goblet of Florida, Marty Knowles and Francis Lacava of San Diego, and Ray Arnold (Lillie May) of Texarkana, TX.
Survivors include his stepdaughters, Kim Silvestri and husband, Don of Conway and Janet Davis and husband, Garlen of Sherwood; four grandchildren, Jeremy Hawkins (Sydney), Cassie, Chelsea and Connor Silvestri, all of Conway.
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Tom Arnold
Pittsburgh, PA Monday, April 11, 2011 Johnny was my cousin but considering he was 24 years older my brothers and sisters and I would call him 'Uncle Johnny'. We spent many happy 'Arnold' family reunions in Hope Ark with Johnny always in charge of the fish fry. We became very close in the last several years as he became a substitute 'Dad' since ours passed away in 2002. Last year he visited us in Pgh. This past February he joined us on a trip to San Diego. We'll miss him dearly.Miyoshi Smith
, AR Saturday, April 9, 2011 So sorry to hear the news about Mr. Browning. He was a good man and when we would meet in the store or at work at the courthouse you could always get a smiile and something funny. He will be greatly missed.Royce Ellis
Lake Village, AR Friday, April 8, 2011 John is missed by his good friend, R EllisBILL & JANETTE FEESER
monticello, AR Thursday, April 7, 2011 we share in your loss,Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Thursday, April 7, 2011 Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Browning. I lived on Bell St. when Eubank & Browning was in the shop on Bell St. I had many fond memories of John.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 5, 2011 I am sorry for the loss of former Monticello businessman, Mr. Browning. I saw him a few months ago in the dentist office. He was talking about how he used to play golf and duck hunt.