Rolland “Gene” Belford, 64, of Paulding, Ohio passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on May 19, 1960, to the late Robert and Frances (Wesley) Belford.

Gene was a member of the Paulding Eagles and loved to go fishing. He enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, Ohio State Buckeyes and NASCAR. Gene was a wild fun-loving guy who enjoyed life and making people laugh. His greatest treasure was being with his family, especially his grandsons, Bubba, Cobain and River.

Gene is survived by his wife, Tina; children, Matt (Becky) Belford, Ashley Belford, Rachael (Brian) Rittenhouse, and Breannah (Luke) Baker; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers Albert Belford and Mark Belford; and brother-in-law Darwyn Badenhop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Kathy Badenhop and Brenda Belford and brothers Jerry Belford, Larry Belford, Michael Belford, and Robert Belford.

Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 11:00 AM until the time of services at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.