Ben Browning, 78, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2004 in Azle.Mr. Browning was born September 18, 1926 in Edna, Texas to Sam and Viola Watson Browning. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Ben retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1988.Survivors include daughter, Shannon Cowan and husband, Wayne of Azle; sons, Randy Browning and wife, Patti of Llano, Danny Browning and wife, Shelley of Blaine, WA, Steve Browning and wife, Rhonda of Fredericksburg; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Charles Browning and wife, Darlene of Fort Worth; sisters, Jean Cartwright of Moody, Bette Mrosko of Bertram.Graveside Services are scheduled 1 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2004 in the Killeen City Cemetery, Killeen. Mr. Browning will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at White's Azle Funeral Home, 105 Denver Trail, Azle, Texas 76020