Darrell "Dale" Redd, of Rockford departed this earthly life July 7 2025. He was born April 20, 1959 in Rockford, the son of Charles Ray and Ora Lee Sanders. Darrell was employed as a machine operator by Twin Disc and a driver by Northwest Trucking. He attended East High School.

Darrell leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughter, Ayesha Thomas; two sons, Darrell Turner and Brandon Rice; 18 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; four sisters, Deborah, Denise and Stephanie Sanders and Sonya Burks; two brothers, Roderick Sanders and Cedric Sanders; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.