Matthew Brian Crosser

Matthew Brian Crosser died early Tuesday morning October 9, 2024 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 50. Matt was born January 8, 1974. Matt grew up in east Tulsa with his parents Bill and Jeannie Crosser and his two older brothers Kevin and Greg Crosser. He was a proud student of Mayo Elementary, Skelly Middle School and East Central High School graduating in 1992. Matt and Angie met at East Tulsa Christian Church where Matt and his family were long-time attendees. Angie and her family were looking for a church home and visited East Tulsa. Matt greeted them, showed each of them to their Sunday School classes and Matt and Angie began dating soon after. 

In 1994 Matt and Angie enrolled at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. Matt was a youth ministry major and Angie in Education. Matt proposed at Swan Lake and they were married on December 21, 1996. In March of 2001 Matt and Angie moved to Italy as church planters with Team Expansion. They lived in Ancona, Italy and for a short time in Perugia and Verona. In 2009, Matt's brother Kevin was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Matt and Angie moved back to Tulsa and joined their family in the daily care of Kevin until he passed away in 2016. They also became legal guardians to Jacob, Kevin's youngest son and Matt joined the staff at Highland Park Christian Church as the Youth Minister. His role then transitioned to Engagement Minister in January 2021. Matt and Angie adopted three children Abby, Kyia and Dakota. 

About Matt

Self published children's books, comic books, spiritual study guides and VBS curriculum 

Dreamed of becoming a Disney Animator as a child

Collected Donald Duck toys, Sesame Street toys, Muppets toys and many, many, many others. His favorite compliment was that his office looked like going to Disneyland. 

Talented artist, sculpter, puppeteer and digital designer

Repaired and restored antique toys and stuffed animals

Enjoyed supporting and recommending local shopping and restaurants

Served many times as dean at Sunset Bible Camp and was a Trustee

Always interested in the newest technology

Laughed at videos he had seen 100 times like it was the first time he was watching it

Began gardening in 2020 and loved using his home grown vegetables and herbs in cooking

Built furniture for inside and outside use at home, garden raised beds and a clubhouse for his kids in the backyard

Loved the red 1992 Pontiac Firebird he had in high school and college

Things Matt loved Tulsa State Fair

4th of July and Fireworks

To cook and grill for others and his family and, according to his son Dakota, made the best Burgers ever

Disney, but especially, Donald Duck

Gi Joe 

OU football and many Saturdays spent with family watching games

Family dogs Brinkley and Augie 

Creating VBS experiences and was thrilled when other churches asked to used his props and decor

Flea markets - much to Angie's chagrin

Researching family genealogy

Playing board games, card games and video games

Marvel and Disney comics and moviesThe Monkeys, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and SO many more

Treasured his childhood stuffed animals

His nieces and nephews Proud of his family and their accomplishments

Always wanted to be an adoptive father and that dream came true with his three kids

Adored his daughter Abby and always told her she was an answer to many years of prayers. 

Adored his daughter Kyia and his heart soared every time she called him Daddy. 

Adored his son Dakota and their shared passion for toys and cartoons but especially GI Joe. 

More than any of this, he loved Jesus and was the most faith filled, steadfast and unwavering person Angie has ever known. . 

We know that he has heard the words good and faithful servant. He joins the great cloud of witnesses cheering us on to finish the race.