OKLAHOMA CITY – BancFirst founder H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt died Thursday, Jan. 2, at the age of 95. He was born Feb. 20, 1929, to Silas Clark “Charlie” and Bertie Rainbolt in Norman.
The esteemed businessman, civic leader and philanthropist was considered an Oklahoma legend by many.
“Gene was an Oklahoma original,” said Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04). “He always gave credit to others for his many accomplishments. His teachers, mentors, family, business associates and others in his life were always singled out by him with praise and appreciation. However, the truth was that Gene himself was a man of extraordinary energy, wisdom, and determination. He was astute in his judgement of business ventures and always discerning about the people he met. This is what enabled him to build a banking empire that spans the state and has done so much to fuel and finance Oklahoma’s growth and prosperity.”…