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

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Society (OHS), Gene Rainbolt dedicated the bulk of his career in the banking industry to revolutionizing Oklahoma’s outdated and backward banking systems.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 “loyal to Oklahoma"—his...