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Brandon Burns

Brandon Burns, 34 of Columbia, KY passed away suddenly Sunday, June 17, 2018, at  7:48  AM at his home.

He was born September 30, 1983, in Campbellsville, KY.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Eugene and Lucille Burns and Paul and Dorothy Curry.

Brandon is survived by his parents, Barney and Mary Anna Curry Burns; his wife,  Ashley Claywell Burns; and his daughter, Chloe Lanz, all of Columbia.

Brandon was expecting a son Jordan Parker Burns in August.

Also surviving is one brother/uncle; Randy Burns and wife Miranda of Columbia, KY; “Grandmother” Maggie Ruth Anderson of Marrowbone, KY; aunts and uncles:  Paula & Jeff Pyles of Greensburg,  Edna & Lonny Karnes of Columbia   Stevie and Robin Burns of Burkesville, and Rondal & Rebekah Burns of Texas; nieces; Chezlee Bardin, Briley and Madisyn Burns; father in law; Justin Claywell of Columbia, KY; Father in law and Mother in law; Kim Hadley and Jeff Hadley of Columbia, KY; sister in law; Kristy Claywell of Columbia; grandparents in law: J C Coomer, Ralph and Bobbie Hadley.

Brandon is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

Brandon attended the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene and was the Lindsey Wilson College Bowling Team Coach.

Brandon made a lasting impression on the lives of his student-athletes, family and countless friends.  His infectious personality and passion for life were evident whether on the golf course, in a bowling alley, or just spending time with those who loved him.

Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 1:00 PM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Rev. Jon Carnes, Rev. David Kemp, and Rev. Neil Janes officiating.

Interment followed in the Cane Valley Cemetery.

Visitation took place after 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the Brandon Burns Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Lindsey Wilson College 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728 or may be left at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were Wes Bryant, Craig Dean, Nick Devore, Darius Staten, Chad Hatcher, Josh Withers, Stephen McGhee and Tommy Steele.

Honorary Pallbearers were Lindsey Wilson College Bowling Team and LWC Alumni Bowlers.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.