Obituary

Billy D. Bodfield

July 15, 1949 - June 4, 2026

Billy D. Bodfield, 76, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 4, 2026. Born to Buck and Rachel Bodfield in Lincoln on July 15, 1949, in the middle of 8 brothers and one sister. He was a graduate of Lincoln High school and served in the Marine Corps Reserves. He had 4 children and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, drinking beer with his brothers and was always up for a competitive game of cards.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents Verni “Buck” and Rachel (Schenaman) Bodfield, Brothers: Roger, Ronnie, Joby, Jimmy, Tommy, Ricky and numerous family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Sandy, children; Scott, Jeff (Brandi) Bodfield, Darcy (Ryan) Fulton, Tanner Bodfield and Chance Straight, grandchildren; Derek Spiczka, Branden (Ali) Bodfield, Taylor (John) Walter, Dalten (Lexi) Bodfield, Lane Devor, Nate Bodfield, Zach Bodfield, Tairren Scott, and Ida Mae Scott, great grandchildren; Maylynn Devor and Beau Bodfield, as well as numerous other cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Casual Attire is requested.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 5-7 pm at Metcalf Funeral Home (245 N. 27th St.) Funeral Service will be Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Metcalf Funeral Home at 10 am with graveside services to follow at Roca cemetery.  A celebration of life will be held at Trackside in Waverly at 1pm.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

Funeral Services

June10

Visitation

Roper & Sons Metcalf Chapel

245 N 27th St,
Lincoln, NE 68503

(402) 474-6161
June11

Funeral Service

Roper & Sons Metcalf Chapel

245 N 27th St,
Lincoln, NE 68503

(402) 474-6161

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