Richard Browning, 44, of Pineville, WV passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born on April 27, 1977 in Man, WV a son of Bernie and Shirley Hatfield Browning of Pineville. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Lark and Sadie Browning, and Raymond and Octavia Hatfield two uncles Richard and Onnie Hatfield and a niece Octavia Hatfield. In addition to his parents survivors include a sister Linda (Jimmy) Lester of Fanrock two brothers Phillip (Jennifer) Browning and Dewayne (Barbara) Browning all of Grundy, VA his Papaw Samuel Vance of Fanrock two nieces Stephanie Lester and Abigail Lester both of Fanrock his best friend John Collins of Fanrock a host of cousins who were like his brothers and sisters aunts, uncles and other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and a private family service will be held. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.