Bobby Steve Burrage
Bobby Steve Burrage, age 72, of Antlers, Okla., passed away June 8, 2025 in Plano, Texas.
He was born on Monday, July 7, 1952 to Bill and Mattie Lou (Rowland) Burrage in Durant, Okla. Steve graduated from Antlers High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Accounting. He was the owner of FirstBank, headquartered in Antlers, where he served as Chairman of the Board. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He married Roberta Elizabeth (Winters) on Saturday, May 24, 1975 in Antlers. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage together before his passing.
Steve was a member of the Antlers Methodist Church. He enjoyed boating and playing guitar. Steve loved being at work and volunteering for the Choctaw Nation. He loved offering help to Ted and Vickie Rowland’s medical practice. He was a huge advocate for the City of Antlers and Pushmataha County. He served on many state boards which included: Chairman of the Oklahoma Bankers Association, Chairman of the OBA Government Relations Council, Board Member for the OBA Senior Management Committee. Steve has also served on the ABA National Accounting Committee and Government Relations Council and has served as the Chairman of the ABA State Membership Council. Steve has also served on the board of BancInsure and the OKC Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He also served many public roles. He was Chairman of the Oklahoma Tax Commission, the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector, and Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. He also served as President of the University of Oklahoma Bizzell Memorial Library Society. He currently was serving as the Treasurer for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and the OU Foundation Board. Steve was inducted into the Oklahoma Bankers Association Hall of Fame in 2021.
Steve is survivied by his wife: Roberta Elizabeth Burrage of the home in Antlers; sons: Mark Burrage and wife of Atoka, Okla., Mike Burrage of Antlers, Bradley Burrage and wife ofAntlers; a grandson, five granddaughters; brothers: Mike Burrage and wife of Oklahoma City, David Burrage and wife of Edmond; sister, Sissy Holloway of Edmond, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and many dear and loved friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents: Bill Burrage and Mattie Lou Cooper.
Services were held June 12, 2025 at Antlers High School Gymnaisum with the Rev. Tim Trujillo and Brent Franks officiating. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery, under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service.
