Mr. Brasher was born on March 5, 1934, in Wichita Falls, TX and passed away on March 22, 2012 in Monroe, LA. He was a veteran, having served 20 years in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe. He is survived by his wife: Zoe S. Brasher; daughter: Sarah B. Tugwell and her husband Terry; and son, John Sanford Brasher, II and his wife, Brandi; grandchildren, Terry Randolph Tugwell, II, Caleb Hurst Tugwell, Zoe Bradley Tugwell, Blakely Bates Brasher and John Sanford Brasher, III. In the late 1960's, a new financial instrument gained great acceptance in the United States, the Oil and Gas Limited Partnership. John's engineering background and his demonstrated sales success in the financial field made him highly sought-after by the Chicago Corporation and later King Resources of Denver, Colorado where he became a vice¬-president for sales for the Southern US. His success brought him to the attention of a group of Texas oilmen who were interested in starting a wildcat drilling program and needed representation in the South. Dick Lowe, the President of the newly organized company CANAM – said he wanted to hire the “very best financial wholesaler I can find and John's name just kept coming up”. The Company – CANAM was born at a time of economic turndown in the US and John's rapport with NYSE member firms stood him in high regard. He was known for his integrity and hard work. John made major contributions to the eight-hundred million-plus dollars the firm raised over a ten year period. He eventually became President of CANAM Securities and later it's Chairman of the Board. He was a charter member of the prestigious International Society of Financial Wholesalers and a principal of the National Association of Security Dealers. In his later years, John thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandson Little “T” on the golf course. John will be remembered for his zest for life and his great sense of humor. A private family graveside service will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park cemetery. The family requests that friends come to 1200 St. John Drive, Monroe, LA on Monday, March 26, 2012, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. to celebrate John's life. Donations may be made in John's name to Grace Episcopal Church, Parkview Baptist Church or to the Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe, 920 Freight Drive, Monroe, LA 71203 or to the donor's choice.