Larry Sanford, the third of eight children, was born in Nuyaka, Okmulgee County, to Lonnie J., and Ella L. Sanford. The family moved to Okmulgee, OK, where they bought property where Larry resided for many years and spent his final days.

Larry was drafted into the military. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. He was someone who knew lots of people, and lots of people knew him. Larry was an adventurous, outgoing, and fun-loving man who enjoyed riding horses, hunting for antiques, and most of all, fishing.

His curiosity and easy-going nature, made him a great listener and conversationalist, whether debating politics, exploring family matters, or discussing the state of the world. Larry would readily admit to being a bit of a rascal in his younger days. However, as he aged, he became a much more thoughtful, grateful, reflective, loving, and caring man, concerned with his spirituality and his loved ones.

Larry was greeted at Heaven's gates by his parents; sisters, Loretha Jacobs and Inell Washington; brothers, Lonnie Jr., James Roma, and Lawrence.

Larry leaves to cherish his memory: his companion and devoted caregiver, Tracye Wallace, and their combined family; his sons, Donald Ray (Debra) Sanford, Derrick (Mavis) Sanford, and Leon Sanford; one daughter, Zarah Whitfield; Dekovan Lamon Wallace, Misty (Chris) Brown, and Brittney (Aikil) Simmis; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Zelma (Otis) Snell; one brother, Donell Ray Sanford; one loving aunt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who all loved him dearly.

Mr. Larry Sanford, in his 78th year, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from his home in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

Service of Remembrance will be Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Peace of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., of Okmulgee.  Reverend McKinley Rice, Pastor of St. Matthew Baptist Church will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Sharp Cemetery, southwest of Okmulgee.

You may visit him on Friday, 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the funeral home.