Brent Burgess of Independence, MO, passed away, peacefully, after a courageous, two month battle against Covid 19 at Select Services Hospital in Springfield, MO, February 24, 2022 at age 56. He was fun loving, likable and will be missed by many. He was born August 20, 1965 to Tom and Sharon (Ferguson) Burgess in Independence, MO. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Milton and Sharon Hessefort, son, Connor E Burgess and daughter Kaitlyn Garrett, brother, Kent Hessefort (Suzanne) and sisters, Amanda Peterson (Casey), Leigh Ann Lewis, Cyndi Fromholtz (Joe), Kristy Harper(Dan). He was preceded in death by his father, paternal and maternal grandparents Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Donations to Kansas City Pet Project.