From Fr. Jim Sorvillo:

Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Diocese of Central Florida,

This past Sunday morning, long-standing member of Ascension and past administrator to the diocese and Bishop John Howe, Billy Hutchison passed on to be with our Lord.

We have just received word that the service in celebration of his life and ministry will take place at Ascension this comingSaturday, November 15th at 2 p.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, Billy desired donations be made to the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida in his name.

“May the Souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon them.”

From the Rt. Rev. John W. Howe:

Billy had a peaceful passing. I have never known a more tireless servant of Christ and his Church.

He came to work as Parish Administrator when I was Rector of Truro Church in Fairfax, Virginia after a distinguished career at the Pentagon. Shortly after I became Bishop of Central Florida he moved here to become our Diocesan Administrator.

He and his wife, Minnie, have been long-time members of the Church of the Ascension.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”

+JWH