Gregory Noel "Big G"  Hanserd of Rockford departed this earthly life October 6, 2023. He was born April 23, 1981 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina the son of Linda Jones and Gregory O. Hanserd. Gregory lived in Rockford since 1994 coming from Chicago, IL. He was employed as a truck driver 16 years, last working from Alter Metal Recycling. Gregory attended House of Refuge. He was a trophy winner of Fantasy Football. Gregory attended Guilford High School, later to receiving his G.E.D. and graduated from Rock Valley College.

Gregory leaves to cherish many loving memories, mother, Linda Jones; two brothers, Greg E. (Ashley)  Hanserd and Greg L. (Melissa) Hanserd; two nieces, Alexus and Cali; and four nephews Mychael, JR, Aiden and Kylo; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Jones; step brothers, Adam and Vance Willis; and god brother Kevin Graham; a host of aunts, uncles other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by father; maternal grandfather, Prentiss Jones Sr., paternal grand mother, Evelyn Brown and paternal grandfather, Willie D. Hanserd

Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Doors will be open from 12:00 noon until service time.