Montie Box, known as “Mr. Sand Springs,” was a real estate developer, civic leader, and philanthropist.After graduation from Sand Springs High School, he joined the Navy Reserve and soon began attending Oklahoma A&M College, now Oklahoma State University.

After service during the Korean War, he returned home to begin a 68-year career in real estate development, joining his father-in-law, Ray Brown, in his insurance and real estate business. He eventually purchased the Ray Brown Agency and went to work promoting Sand Springs.

He served the community in many capacities, including the founding of the Sand Springs Education Foundation with his wife Betty.

Montie also served on the board of the Tulsa County fair board and was a member of the Tulsa Metro Chamber. He was a regent and chair of the Board of Regents for Tulsa Community College.He was named the city’s Hometown Hero and was awarded the John Hess Municipal Award for Outstanding Citizenship.

When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said: “As a good man that cares for our country and for people like Sands Springs.”Montie Box died January 2, 2024. He was 93.