Thursday, May 22, 2025

Banker, philanthropist passes away

Renowned banker and philanthropist H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt passed away on Jan. 2. He was 95.

Born in 1929 in Norman, Rainbolt started his banking career in 1959, acquiring his first bank in Purcell in 1962. In 1989, he founded BancFirst, now Oklahoma’s largest state-charter bank. He was also among the first class of the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame.

We welcome readers to see Pages 16-17 in this issue of Oklahoma Banker to read a story about Rainbolt and the incredible life he led.