Dr. Guy Patrick “Pat” Belford passed away peacefully at his home in Oklahoma City on February 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Pat was born on October 1, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Colleen and Guy Belford. He spent his growing- up years in Broken Arrow and graduated from Broken Arrow High School. During his senior year, he proudly served as captain of the football team when they won their conference and advanced to the State playoffs—an achievement he always remembered with gratitude and pride.
Pat attended Oklahoma State University, where he met the love of his life, Cindy Gilbert. They were married on December 21, 1969, in Tulsa, beginning a beautiful marriage that would span 56 years. He graduated from the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1972 and soon opened Doctor’s Small Animal Hospital in Broken Arrow.
Pat’s love of learning, his passion for practicing medicine, and his deep care for people stirred in him a new calling. In 1980, God opened the door for him to attend Oral Roberts University College of Medicine. He graduated and completed his residency with honors in 1987. Over the course of his distinguished career, Pat practiced family medicine and emergency medicine in Mangum, Cushing, and the Grand Lake area, faithfully serving countless patients with skill and compassion.
Pat believed deeply in caring for both body and spirit. In 2011, following God’s leading and with the support of Langley First Baptist Church and many dedicated volunteers, he founded Bethesda Free Clinic to serve uninsured individuals in need of medical care. The clinic continues to bless the community to this day—an enduring testament to Pat’s servant heart and unwavering faith. He ministered God’s love to each patient he had the honor of helping, seeing medicine not just as a profession, but as a calling.
Pat retired in 2019. He and Cindy cherished several joyful years of lake life before returning to their hometown of Broken Arrow. Retirement never slowed his love for family, faith, and fellowship.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Cindy Belford; his daughter, Jennifer Lalli and husband Ben of Oklahoma City; his son, Chris Belford and wife Shandy of Edmond; and his beloved grandchildren: Dean Locklear and wife Sam of South Bend, Indiana; Abbie Harris and husband Randy of Jones, Oklahoma; Ashtyn Locklear of Atlanta, Georgia; Tanner Locklear and wife Lakyn of Edmond; Lauren Belford of Edmond; Trent Belford of Stillwater; and Cooper Belford of Edmond.
He was also blessed with twelve great-grandchildren: Reese, Nash, Theo, Oaklan, Rose, Kylie, Grayson, Ethan, Charlotte, Richard, Jaydon, and Wyatt.
Pat is survived by his brother, Mike Belford and wife Deborah of Jay, Oklahoma; his sister-in-law, Rene Belford; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends who became like family—each of whom he poured his life and love into.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Jethro and Pauline Gilbert; his brother, Tim Belford; and his sister, Leeann Wheeler.
Pat will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his compassionate heart, his dedication to healing, and his steadfast love for his family. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the patients he cared for, and the family he cherished so deeply.
