William "Bill" James Hutson

William James “Bill” Hutson, 86, of Washington, died on June 1, 2021, in Strabane Woods. He was born on February 10, 1935, in East Finley, a son of the late Ivan and Karen Willis Hutson. A graduate of Trinity High School, he was a member of Bethel Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Prosperity. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Policeman, until his Honorable Discharge on November 8, 1957. Mr. Hutson worked for thirty-one years for South Franklin Township Road Crew, and for eighteen years he was the township supervisor. A jack-of-all-trades, Bill loved woodworking, making furniture, and restoring antique automobiles. He also loved playing bingo. He was a member of the South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. Despite his early years in foster care, Bill was very happy, and lived a very fulfilling life. On February 3, 1956, he married Susan Dague, who died on April 17, 2001. Surviving are two sons, Frederick James (Terry) Hutson, of Washington, and Thomas Allen (Melanie) Hutson, of Washington; five daughters, Carol J. (Larry) McFarland, of Riverside, CA, Sharon Lee (Edward) Kalansky, of Washington, Beth Ann (Bruce) Graham, of Washington, Rebecca Sue (Jerry) McFarland, of Middleburg, FL, and Christina Marie (Brian) Geho, of Washington; a sister, Lois (Morris) Holcombe, of Lindon, UT; thirteen grandchildren, Larry, Jr., William, Matt, Jason, Elizabeth, Phillip, Julie, Sarah, Kevin, Cassandra, Zachery, Jennifer, and Margie; twenty great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, Robert Hutson; and three sisters, Nellie May Hutson, Sally Bernard, and Virginia Hutson. Friends will be received on Sunday, June 6, 2021, from 2 until 4 p.m., and 6 until 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA. Services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in the Bethel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 3905 Park Ave., Prosperity, PA 15329, with Pastor George Crawford officiating. All those planning to attend the service, are asked to please meet at the church. There will be a procession from the church to Prosperity Cemetery, for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, 101 Jolly School Rd., Washington, PA 15301.