Nickey Browning
American politician (1951–2024)
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Nickey Reed Browning (July 19, 1951 – October 29, 2024) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Mississippi Senate, having represented the 3rd District in northeastern Mississippi from 1996 to 2020.
July 19, 1951
Nickey Browning | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1996 – January 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Pud Graham |
| Succeeded by | Kathy Chism |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nickey Reed Browning July 19, 1951 Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | October 29, 2024 (aged 73) Sanctuary Hospice House, Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Party | Republican (2013–2024) Democratic (before 2013) |
| Spouse | Brenda Smithey |
| Education | Northeast Mississippi Community College Mississippi State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Early life and education
Browning was born in Ponotoc, Mississippi, on July 19, 1951.[1] He attended Northeast Mississippi Community College and graduated from Mississippi State University.[1]
Political career
On March 27, 2013, Browning switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.[2] He did not file for re-election in 2020.[3]
Personal life and death
Browning was a member of the Lions Club.[4] He was a Methodist.[4]
Browning resided in Ecru in Pontotoc County, near Tupelo, Mississippi. He died on October 29, 2024, at the age of 73.[5]
