Bryan Charles McCracken met his Savior in the evening of February 13th, 2019. Bryan was born in Tulsa, OK to Phyrne Hathcock McCracken and Dr. Charles McCracken on April 14th, 1949. He attended Memorial High School in Tulsa, then went on to graduate Westminster College of Fulton, MO where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and was Student Body President his Senior year.
After college, Bryan pursued an illustrious career in real estate development. He was known as an expert in being able to turn around undervalued residential and commercial properties. He started in Dallas with Trammell Crowe Co., then returned to Tulsa where he converted Harvard Park Apartments to condominiums. He then launched his own company and converted some of Tulsa’s finest apartment complexes to condominiums giving residents the ability to own their own home while improving the surrounding neighborhood. All in, Bryan converted 200+ apartments to condos and also owned over 150 rental properties.
In 1989, Bryan partnered with John Woolman to build out Crown Pointe, a premier gated residential community as well as various other communities both with business partners and on his own. Bryan’s first commercial venture was the acquisition and development of Utica 71, a retail center. He then acquired land at 71st and Garnett which is currently leased to IHOP.
Most recently, Bryan owned and managed a massive industrial plant, the former Unit Rig plant, in West Tulsa creating a home for booming heavy manufacturing companies, bringing jobs, and creating opportunities.
Bryan will be remembered for his love of Jesus and the service to his church, First Baptist Tulsa. He was a Deacon and served on numerous committees and positions. Friends will always remember his willingness to use his resources to further the Kingdom.
Most importantly, Bryan was a devout husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Robbie Leikam McCracken. Bryan and Robbie recently moved from Tulsa to The Woodlands, TX to be closer to their daughter, Meagan (Shan) Jamaluddin and their 6-month old son, Connor. Bryan is also survived by his son, Ian (Ashley) McCracken of Dallas and two sisters Susan Fraser of Washington State and Gaylyn Murray Wattman of Tulsa. Bryan and Robbie were members of The Woodlands United Methodist Church and the “Good News” Sunday School Class. A Memorial Service will be held at The Woodlands United Methodist Church in the Robb Chapel on Thursday, February 21, at 10am with a reception to follow.
Bryan was extremely intentional in all of his close relationships with family and friends, particularly the relationship with his wife and children and always made them aware of how much they were loved and appreciated– either through verbal affirmations, notes, or acts of service.
His “little engine that could”, “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can” life motto was strongly reinforced and instilled into his children and all who knew him. “Never give up”, “always stay optimistic”, and “believe in yourself and seek and trust God’s plan”. He epitomized integrity, his loyalty had no bounds, and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for those he loved. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed. What a great reunion it will be when we see him again in Heaven.
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