Bryan dedicated his life to service. He began his career in EMS in 2003 at CareFlite as a brand-new EMT, serving Johnson County. As CareFlite continued to grow, Bryan grew alongside it, steadily rising through the ranks to serve as Vice President of Ground Operations and Communications. In this role, he helped shape the organization, leaving a lasting impact on both the communities CareFlite serves and the people within it.
Bryan was known for his ability to lead with humility, mentor with intention, and guide others with steady confidence. He was a trusted voice, a respected leader, and a role model to many. Whether offering advice, making tough decisions, or simply showing up for his team, Bryan carried himself with integrity and purpose.
Outside of his professional life, Bryan was truly a master of all trades. If something was broken, he would figure out how to fix it. If he wanted something built, he would find a way to make it happen. There was nothing too big or too small for Bryan to accomplish. While he took on many projects, Bryan’s most recent and most profound was rebuilding a 1972 Ford F-100 that started out as just a shell. That same determination and resourcefulness carried into every aspect of his life and was just another reflection of the man so many admired.
Bryan’s faith was a cornerstone of his life. He knew and loved Jesus deeply, and that faith guided the way he lived, led, and loved others. It was evident in his character, his compassion, and the way he showed up for both his family and those around him.
While Bryan achieved many professional accomplishments, his greatest joy was always his family. He was a devoted husband who loved his wife, Niccah, deeply and faithfully, and that same love carried into the way he showed up as a father. Being a dad to his sons, Grayson and Asher, was his truest purpose in life. Baseball is their life, and Bryan was their biggest fan. He embraced life as a family man in every sense, finding meaning in the time they shared, the memories they created, and the life they built together. Whether in the quiet, everyday moments or during life’s biggest milestones, his love for his family remained constant and unwavering.
Bryan is survived by his wife, Niccah Crane; his sons, Grayson and Asher Crane; his mother, Sandy Taylor, and her husband, Roy; his father, Kevin Kopf; his brother, David Crane, and his wife Stephanie; his sister, Margie Kopf; his sister Attason Mendez, and her husband Irving; his mother-in-law, Pam Prather (Lonnie Holliday); his father-in-law Andrew Donnelly; his sister-in-law, Nansa Cores, and her husband, Sean; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who are considered family.
Bryan was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Mike Prather; his sister-in-law, Nicole Smith; and his grandmother, Beatrice Hendrix.
Bryan will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to others, his quiet strength, and the legacy he leaves behind in both his work and his family. His impact will continue to be felt in the lives he touched, the leaders he helped shape, and the organization he helped build. He is deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. One of Bryan’s favorite verses was Proverbs 16:9, which says, “A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.” We now rejoice in knowing that when Bryan met Jesus, he was greeted with the words “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth. A service to celebrate Bryan’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. at NorthPointe Church in Burleson. A graveside service will follow at Laurel Land Funeral Home.
