Dorile "Rile" Burnell Jr., of Rockford, departed this earthly life on September 9, 2021. He was born May 7, 1985 in Rockford, the son of Dorile and Gaye Burnell Sr. Dorile was formerly employed as a detailer by Mister Car Wash, and was an active member of Greater New Unity COGIC, where he played the drums. He was a current member of the Rock City Blues Band, and a former member of several local bands including Lil Pete and the Groove, The Jim Grass Band, Eighteen11, PTP, Soul Review, and The Groovematics. He attended Guilford High School. Dorile leaves to cherish many loving memories: his parents, Dorile and Gaye Burnell Sr.; sister, Janaye (Lina) Soto Burnell; a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends including special aunts, Diedre Hempstead and Willia Blount; and a special uncle, Thomas Avery. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Gary and Janie McDaniel; paternal grandparents, Hattie B. Simpson-Burnell and William "Bill" Burnell; nephew, Keynan A. Horton; and a special uncle, John C. McMurtry. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Deliverance Crusaders Center 2101 Auburn Street. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc., 200 N. Johnston Ave.