Robert Lee “Bobby” Rabon
Robert Lee “Bobby” Rabon, of Hugo, Okla., passed away Jan. 30, 2026, at the age of 65 years old while at home. He was born on New Years Day in 1961 in Hugo. He graduated from Hugo High School in 1979, where he lettered for the Hugo High School basketball team.
Following high school Bobby went to Stillwater and graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree in history.
After college he graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1988 ranked No. 2 of his entire class and practiced law alongside his father, Bob Rabon in Hugo for more than 30 years. Bobby had the rare privilege of getting to work with his father on multiple cases on behalf of the Choctaw Nation. Also during his career, Bobby was an integral advocate in shaping the modern application of the Indian Child Welfare Act which applied to tribes all across the state of Oklahoma –– litigating cases at the 10th circuit federal court of appeals on multiple issues.
Bobby had a one-of-a-kind personality that made him loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
Funny, kind and extremely giving would be just a few adjectives that would describe him. As intelligent as he was funny, Bobby was also a man of many talents and abilities. He earned his pilot’s license at the young age of 16 and had many solo flight hours logged at the same age. Music was a huge part of Bobby’s life, as well.
He played the piano, saxophone, bass and was a very accomplished guitar player. One accomplishment he cherished above all others, was being a dad In 1992 Bobby became a father when his oldest son, Chance was born. Bobby loved going to his baseball games and was usually the cheering voice that was heard above all others. He had the perfect voice for cheering his team from the stands in baseball stadium or bleachers in a basketball gym. Bobby was absolutely adored by all of Chance’s teammates and often he would host the team functions for barbecues and pool parties, where he would entertain the young ball players with his infectious humor, playful spirit and great guitar skills. He continued to support his oldest son’s baseball career all the way through high school and college, being a huge supporter of Soper Red Bear athletics and the Friends University Falcons baseball team.
He became a dad for the second time in 1997 with the birth of youngest son, Temple. Nothing in life gave Bobby more joy than spending time with Temple, who happened to inherit Bobby’s laid-back kindly nature, and boisterous laugh. Few things can fill a room up quicker than Bobby and Temple laughing at the same joke. They were both great in the water and shared a desire for swimming and being on the lake in Broken Bow. Temp and Bobby took many road trips together touring the countryside and seeing monuments. Temple would ultimately follow in Bobby’s footsteps and graduate from his alma mater at Oklahoma State.
This made the lifelong Pokes fan so proud and happy of his son. Bobby was always happy to know that his youngest son inherited not only his laugh, but also his intellectual ability.
Bobby had a rare combination of natural intelligence, humorous banter and genuine kindness. He will be missed dearly by his close family and the many friends he made in his life.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Rabon; his brother, Sen. Jeff Rabon; his two sons: Chance and Temple Rabon; his nephews: Jeffrey Rabon II and Jackson Rabon and niece, Berrie Compton.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb.
6, 2026 in the St. Marks Episcopal Church in Hugo, with the Rev. Gloria Walters officiating, and burial following in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 in the Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Chapel. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book or send private condolences at www. praterlampton.com.
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