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 Celebration of life  will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Northside Church with Mickey Easterling officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ben's honor can be sent to Northside Church or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the Tribute Wall above.

Quinn McGowen Funeral Home of Wilmington is serving the family.

910-794-7171

Northside Church
2501 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405, Wilmington NC 28405
Tel: 1-910-791-6053

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation
1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington NC 28401
Web: http://lifecare.org/