John Bradley Ferguson (Brad) was born October 12, 1968 and joined his Heavenly Father October 12, 2013 after a short struggle with colon cancer. Brad was born in Springfield, Mo, graduated from Parkview High School, Springfield, Mo and The University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. He was employed at Missouri State University, as costume shop manager for the Theater Department and Tent Theater for 16 years. He is survived by his partner of 13 years, Bryan K. Sanders, mother, SuzAnn Agan Ferguson, father and stepmother, John and Connie Ferguson, sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Dean Wolfe and niece Ellie, and stepbrother, John Hamilton and family. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, with the Reverend Greg Ellis officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from noon until service time. In lieu of flowers contributions are requested to the Brad Ferguson Internship Scholarship at Missouri State University for costume design majors, 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897. Online condolences may be left at www.gormanscharpf.com Please consider being an Organ Donor.