Skylar Branson Obituary
Skylar Alexander Branson, age 28, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Asheville, NC. He was born in Caldwell County on January 11, 1997. Skylar was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Branson; uncle, Bobby Branson; aunt, Darlene Blakely; and cousin, Jamie Branson.
Skylar was a loving person who was funny and fun to be around. He had a lot of friends and loved his family dearly. He was an imaginative author who enjoyed writing poems and songs. Skylar was also a fitness buff and liked working out. He was very spiritual and enjoyed reading his Bible.
Those left to cherish his memory include his adoptive mother, Shelby Branson; his biological mother, Melody Branson; son, Braylon Arnold; aunts, Rita Branson, Angela Seekamp, and Diane Honeycutt; uncle, Michael Branson; siblings, Logan Branson, Peyton Carson, Shayla Faulkner, Danajah Seekamp, and Noah Carson; many cousins and special friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Trade Community Center, 228 Modock Road, Trade, TN.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.mountaincityfh.com
The family of Skylar Branson has entrusted his care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.
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