Stanley Dean Browning, known to many as Stan, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born in Major County, Oklahoma on September 22, 1935, he spent the last 15 years of his life in Overland Park, Kansas. Stanley was a dedicated draftsman for Farmland Refinery, before his retirement. His dedication extended beyond his work sphere to every aspect of his life.
Stanley was active in his community. He worked with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Babe Ruth Baseball for many years. He also served as a judge for the Vocational and Industrial Clubs of America drafting competition and was a former member of the City of Coffeyville Planning and Zoning Commission. He was a dedicated member of several Masonic lodges and societies, where he served with distinction and was recognized as an outstanding Mason in Kansas in 1979 and 1993. He was also awarded the Chester L. Gilbert award as the most outstanding lodge officer in Kansas for the year 1982. The pinnacle of his Masonic journey was holding the position of Grand Master of Kansas in 2000.
Stanley is survived by his son, Scott Browning and daughter-in-law, Tia Browning; his grandchildren, Hunter and Lauren Sage Browning; his sister, Barbara Bush and her husband Dean Bush, brother, Jerry Browning and his wife Donna Browning and his sister-in-law, Ida Rosson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Browning, his father, Winfield Browning, his mother, Wilma Browning, and his brother, Ray Browning.
A Memorial Service celebrating Stanley’s life will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at the First Baptist Church, 300 West 9th St. in Coffeyville with Pastor Dick Smith officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted at Keystone Masonic Lodge #102 A.F. & A.M. and Miliatry Honors conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1022 and American Legion Post #20. Private family inurnment will be in Wann Cemetery at Wann, Oklahoma.
Friends may sign the register book on Friday, January 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
We encourage all who knew and loved Stanley to share their memories, stories, and photos on his memorial page at www.dwbfh.com David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.
