William Hughlett

William (Bill) S. Hughlett (August 11, 1903 – December 17, 1990) was an American physician, medical missionary, and college professor. He is best known for his contributions as a medical missionary to the African continent, specifically Wembo Nyama, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo), where he worked as a generalist doctor from 1929 to 1969. He developed the Methodist Mission Hospital facilities and aided in treating an array of illnesses, including leprosy, cataracts, and venereal diseases. He also worked to bring awareness to the lack of resources and sanitary conditions in the Congo. He also acted as a liaison for communication between the mission in Wembo Nyama and his Florida church community, which coordinated the mission trip.

After retiring in 1969, he moved to Brevard County and became a teacher at Brevard Community College. At his passing in 1990, he was honored by his Methodist Church and the Brevard Community College for his medical and mission service. His three children also went on to complete international missionary work.