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Brandon James “Burn” Hislope, age 44, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his residence.
Brandon was born on September 4, 1981, to the late Russell and Loretta Sluder Hislope in Somerset, Kentucky. He was a gifted comedian and talented artist who shared his creativity through his music and humor. Brandon wrote many songs and had a natural ability to make others laugh with his quick wit and charm. He will be remembered for his intelligence, authenticity, and loving spirit. Brandon touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sisters: Pamela Carpenter of Somerset, Lisa Holliman (Jason) of Lexington, Stacy Gregory (Aaron) of Somerset, Brittney Hislope of Somerset, Amanda Hurt of Somerset, and Brianna VanHook (Josh) of Somerset; along with a host of special nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with funeral services to begin at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Bobby Church officiating. Burial will be in the Hislope Family Cemetery in Nancy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brandon James Hislope Memorial Fund.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Brandon James Hislope.