William F. Hamburger, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:25 A.M., Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Bill had been owner and operator of B & J True Value and B & J Lawn Equipment in Du Quoin for fifty years.  He co-owned the stores with Jesse Coffel.  He was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin.  Bill had been a Sunday School teacher, taught Bible School and was church secretary.  He had sung in the choir and quartet.  Bill had been a United States Navy veteran.  His family meant everything to him.
He was born August 11, 1938 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Dedrich H. and Thelma (Morrisey) Hamburger.
He married Shirley E. Brock on September 7, 1962 in Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2013.
He is survived by two sons - Larry Hamburger and Dennis Hamburger and wife Lesley, all of Du Quoin, grandchildren - Brandon Hamburger and wife Amanda, Bryce Hamburger and wife Alissa, Hannah Sims and husband Ryan, Emily Townes and husband Tanner, Jon Hamburger and wife Jamielle, Josh Hamburger and wife Jessica, Brock Hamburger, and Ella Hamburger, eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son - Gary Hamburger, one sister - Esther King, and two brothers - Galen Hamburger and Wayne Hamburger.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Gaylen Holden officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin and from 9 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Friday.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Friends may make memorials to Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin or Marion VA CLC and will be accepted at the funeral home.