Clyde Mansel Burns, 78, York, SC 

Mr. Clyde Mansel Burns, 78 of York, SC passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home.

All services will be private.

Clyde was born in York County, SC on August 25, 1947. He was the son of the late Henry Burns and Mae Sealy Burns. And the husband of Glenda Mabry Burns. He was a member of the York Church of God and proudly served our country in the US ARMY.

In addition to his wife Glenda, he is survived by his children, Casey Brannon Burns (Gina), and Stacy Ranetta Burns. His brother Earl Burns, 2 grandchildren, Kayla Burns and Austyn Burns and 1 great grandchild, Kyliee Rose.

In addition to his parents, Clyde was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Carter and Grace Shillinglaw, his brothers, Grady Burns and W.D. Burns.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.

Bratton Funeral Home in York is honored to serve the Burns family.

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Thomas Hyslip

Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.