OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Gene Rainbolt, born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma, and known as one of Oklahoma banking's most prominent figures, has passed away at age 95. 
Gene Rainbolt, Image Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) According to the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS), Gene Rainbolt dedicated the bulk of his career in the banking industry to revolutionizing Oklahoma’s outdated and backward banking systems.  Rainbolt, in his words, staying “lo…

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‘Banking Genius & Civic leader’ Gene Rainbolt dies at 95

Gene Rainbolt, an Oklahoma pioneer in banking and the founder of BancFirst, has died at the age of 95.

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Gene Rainbolt, a towering figure in Oklahoma's banking industry and a dedicated civic leader, died Thursday at 95. The post Banking pioneer Gene Rainbolt leaves legacy at 95 first appeared on The Journal Record.

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Banking pioneer Gene Rainbolt leaves legacy at 95

Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks regarding the death today of Oklahoma businessman and civic leader Gene Rainbolt. He was 95. “I am saddened to learn of the death of Gene Rainbolt. One of Oklahoma’s greatest civic leaders, Gene was a proud Oklahoman, through and through – a product of the Dust Bowl

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Drummond comments on passing of civic leader Gene Rainbolt - Oklahoma Farm Report

The Oklahoma Bankers Association, today, mourns the death – but celebrates the life – of prominent banker and Oklahoman Gene Rainbolt. Rainbolt was a leader and legend within the Oklahoma banking community, and truly among ALL Oklahomans as well. He was an inaugural inductee of the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame in 2018, a chair of the OBA in 1970-71 and a giant in the industry for many decades. He will be dearly missed. “Gene was a mighty presen…

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Founder of BancFirst Corporation and renown Oklahoma City philanthropist Gene Rainbolt passed away this week at the age of 95 years old. Upon the news of his death, many of Oklahoma leaders praised Rainbolt’s life and legacy in Oklahoma. Governor Kevin Stitt: “Gene Rainbolt was a great Oklahoman, a pioneering businessman, and a committed public servant. He served his state honorably and gave generously to causes that benefitted Oklahomans. He tru

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Oklahoma Leaders Mourn Death of Gene Rainbolt

Senator Rosino Mourns Loss of Gene Rainbolt carmen.forman Thu, 01/02/2025 - 16:26 OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement following the passing of Gene Rainbolt.  “I am heartbroken by the loss of Gene Rainbolt,” Sen. Rosino said. “Gene was not just a banker, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was a visionary who reshaped the state’s banking industry and a transformative force in the state of …

‘Banking Genius & Civic leader’ Gene Rainbolt dies at 95

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