William Wounded Arrow

William Wounded Arrow, age 62, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, made his journey to the Spirit World on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, after passing away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 501 Winter Creek Dr in Scottsbluff, with Bishop Cody Creech officiating. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting William’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

William was born in Gordon, Nebraska on May 29, 1962, to Cecilia Wounded Arrow. He attended schools on the Pine Ridge Reservation as well as in Rushville, Nebraska. He was also raised by loving foster parents, Jim and Mary Sutton of Rushville. 

William married Sandra (Haskett) Parker in 1999. The couple later moved to Scottsbluff where William was employed at Aulick Industries. 

Over the years, Bill made impactful relationships with friends and relatives who loved him greatly. He was a very caring man with many close, long-term friends. Bill was a talented artist, he created beautiful drawings and produced intricate and stunning beadwork. He spoke Lakota as his first language. He immensely enjoyed fishing and gardening and always kept a beautiful lawn, the envy of many of his friends and neighbors. He was a very strong man who dealt with many trials and physical hardships. Even when in severe pain, he had a beautiful smile for others. His funny, ornery sense of humor was a trait that made him such a great friend to many. His absence will be greatly felt and his love for others will be missed, until we unite once again. 

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Wounded Arrow; sisters, Bernice Sun Bear-Simeon and Velma (Sun Bear) Wounded Arrow; brother, Daniel (Quincy) Wounded Arrow; daughter, Sherise (Reizenstein-Strout) Greenamyre and her spouse, Steven; son, Ash Wounded Arrow and his spouse, Justine; grandchildren, Allan Strout and Sylvia Strout, Daevany Wounded Arrow, Quinn Wounded Arrow, Lettie Wounded Arrow and Hayden Wounded Arrow; and many loving nieces and nephews. Bill had very close foster siblings as well, including Nancy White Eyes and her spouse, Robert, Susie Sutton, and Lyle Sutton. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Cecilia Wounded Arrow; brothers, Vincent Sun Bear, James Sun Bear and Lloyd Sun Bear; and foster siblings, Andy Sutton and Pete Sutton.