William (Bill) Scruggs Hulse sailed on his final voyage on May 9, 2019. He was 74 years old. Bill graduated from New Orleans Academy then went on to complete a degree at Washington and Lee University. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969, then went on to a career as an insurance agent. He was a lifelong avid sailor and member of the Southern Yacht Club. He was also an active cruiser racer and founding member of the Bayou Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America. Bill had an indomitable spirit and was blessed to live a full life filled with love, laughter, learning, close friends, and incredible family. He leaves behind his wife, Ann Lane Hulse, son, Thomas Lane Hulse (Sarah), daughter, Rebecca Carter Hulse, brother, John (Jack) I Hulse IV (Gwen), and granddaughters, Lynda Renee Hulse and Charlotte Ann Hulse. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Special Olympics Louisiana, 1000 East Morris Ave. Hammond, La 70403 or give.specialolympics.org/. Services will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, on Friday, May 17th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.