His memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Bob Haverick officiating. A reception will follow at Bayard American Legion. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com for the Belford family.

Larry was born on August 8, 1947, in Curtis, Nebraska, to Claude and Minnie Belford. He received his early education in Scottsbluff, graduating from Scottsbluff High School in 1966. He married Katherine D. Keil on July 5, 1967, in Scottsbluff, and they made their home in Bayard, Nebraska.

Larry was a heavy equipment mechanic who loved to play golf, but his passion was fishing and hunting with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Emma, and brothers Kenneth andTerry.

Survivors include his wife Katherine; son Robert “Tadpole” (Casey) Belford; grandchildren Alicia (James) Dixon, Montana Belford, Shae (Cody) Brewer, Colton (Tenae)Belford and Keegan (Isaiah) Flores and 6 great-grandchildren; son Andrew Belford; grandchildren Charles (Barb) Belford, Malachi Belford, Elizabeth Belford and August Belford and 5 great-grandchildren; brothers Clifford and Jerry Belford; sister-in-law Julie (Andrew) Bucy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Brookstone Hospice for the loving care they gave to Larry.