CASTLE HAYNE — Ben Scott, 84, of Castle Hayne, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 20, 1941, in New Bern, North Carolina to the late Lorenzo Scott and Olive Dean Scott.
Ben earned a Bachelors in English from ECU in 1964. He later married the love of his life, Betty. He was an avid bird watcher and an exceptional photographer. In his spare time, you could find him reading a good book, playing chess or watching the ECU football game. Ben was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Ben is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Wright Scott; his sons, Christopher Benjamin Scott and his wife, Tonia, Mark Stuart Scott; his granddaughter, Kelsie Puskas; his grandson, David Paul Puskas II.
In addition to his parents, Ben was also preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Ann Scott.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ben’s honor can be sent to Northside Church or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.
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