William Wade Panther was born July 30, 1969 in California to Elmer and Mary (Sullateskee) Panther. He made his home in Salina, OK and Pryor, OK for a time, but moved back to California in 2005. He was employed as a truck driver. William family remembers him as a person who always had a grin and a laugh for others. He never met a stranger. William departed this life Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in California at the age of 41 years, 3 months and 3 days. He was preceded in death by both parents and a sister, Sharon Panther. Survivors include his brother, Dale Panther, of Locust Grove and three sisters, Lawana Mancina and Anita Panther, both of California and Helen Ingle of Locust Grove, OK; other relatives and his friends. A service was held in California on Monday, November 15, 2010. Graveside services will be directed by Mallett Funeral Home at Ballou Cemetery in Locust Grove, OK at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 2010.