Burl William Hanserd of Rockford departed this earthly life September 30, 2021. He was born August 11, 1956 in Rockford the son of Charles W. and Betty J. Hanserd. Burl was employed as an over the road Truck Driver and a CNC Machine Operator. He was a member of Fountain of Life Church. Burl graduated from Guilford High School and attended Rock Valley and Rasmussen College.

Burl leaves to cherish many loving memories, his sister, Donna Williams; brothers Elmer McMorris and Ronnie Harris; three step children Aaron and Derrick Hawkins and Carlene Meadows: aunt,  Mary Caldwell and uncle Alvin Hanserd; a host of nephews, nieces; other relatives and friends special friend Will Jordan. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Olivera Hanserd and brother, Robert Lee Schumaker.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October  8, 2021 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.