Bronson Blake “Jim” Panther, age 83 of 358 West St. Spindale, NC passed away Wednesday at Hospice House. Jim was a native of Cleveland County, retired from Spindale Mills, a member of Midway Baptist Church and a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Lincie Howard Panther and his wives Evelyn and Gertrude Panther. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Darlene Smith and her husband Arthur of Spindale, a brother Martin Panther Jr. of Spartanburg, grandchildren Kim Greene, Michael Smith, Michelle Tipton and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 11 AM Saturday April 8, 2017 at Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Peter McDonald officiating. Crowe’s Mortuary & Crematory is assisting the Panther family.