Hugh Rutherford Wyllie (born 11 October 1934) is a Scottish

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minister. From 1992 to 1993, he served as

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of the

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. He also served as Minister of Dunbeth Church,

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from 1965 to 1972, of Cathcart South Church,

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from 1972 to 1981, and of the Old Parish Church,

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from 1981 to 2000.'WYLLIE, Very Rev. Hugh Rutherford', ''

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Early life and education

Wyllie was born on 11 October 1934 to Hugh McPhee Wyllie and Elizabeth Buchanan. He was educated at

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and Hutchesons' Boys' Grammar School; both in

, Scotland. From 1953 to 1955, Wyllie undertook his

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in the

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. Because he had accrued extra hours, he was demobbed two days before his two years of compulsory service were due to be completed. Two days later, on what should have been his last day of service, the plane he had served on crashed into the sea, killing all those on board.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wyllie, Hugh Rutherford 1934 births Living people Moderators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 20th-century Ministers of the Church of Scotland Royal Air Force personnel People educated at Hutchesons' Grammar School People educated at Shawlands Academy