Stuart Kennon Scott

1948 - 2022

Stuart Kennon Scott passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 20, 2022 at the age of 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was born on March 7, 1948 in Norfolk, VA. He was predeceased by his parents, James Reginald Scott and Vivian Edmunds Scott, granddaughter, Reaney Elizabeth Scott, and nephew, William Philip Morrissette IV. Ken is survived by his sister, Patsy Scott Morrissette, her husband William Philip Morrissette III, and their family in Virginia; son, Jason Randolph Scott and his wife Sarah Elizabeth of Chatham, NJ; daughter, Jennifer Scott Gatewood and her husband Matthew Owen of Washington, D.C.; son, Michael Brendan Scott of Annapolis, MD; and stepchildren, Albert Frederick Hutchison and his fiancée Kassey of Crofton, MD; Alexander Patrick Hutchison of Odenton, MD; Samantha Nikole Hutchison of Jacksonville, FL; and Joshua Matthew Hutchison, of Nederland, CO. Ken's grandchildren include George Reginald Gatewood, Mary Scott Gatewood, Jackson Reaney Scott, and Luke Randolph Scott. He enjoyed two long marriages to Nancy Jones Scott and Aurelia Anne Procopio Scott. Ken received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Virginia, where he was a proud resident of "The Lawn," resident advisor, and member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He received a Juris Doctor from Washington & Lee University where he was a member of the Law Review. Ken relished his career as an attorney, practicing law in Annapolis for 50 years at Hartman & Crain, Crain & Scott, and as a sole practitioner. He was a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Anne Arundel Bar Association, Annapolitan Club, Annapolis Rotary Club, Annapolis Yacht Club, Capital Fishing Club, Wanda's Wookiees, Eastport Yacht Club, St. Anne's Church, and Navy Tennis Boosters. Ken fiercely adored competition, including billiards, sailing, water skiing, jogging, cycling, windsurfing, snow skiing, archery, taekwondo, hang-gliding, horseshoes, shuffleboard, playing his harmonica, and riding his motorcycle; in his final few years, at Spring Arbor of Crofton, he even hosted weekly "carpet bocce" and cornhole tournaments. He loved chocolate ice cream and milkshakes, Snickers, brownie sundaes, Whopper Juniors, smoked salmon, steak, red wine, martinis, Mount Gay rum and tonics, Manhattans, and Old Fashioneds. He cherished upbeat music, reading novels, and watching movies with his children. Ken's proudest role was parent, faithfully serving as lacrosse coach, attending his kids' numerous athletic events, and helping his sons win Boy Scout Pinewood Derbies. He was the consummate mentor, empathetically sharing that one piece of advice others are too afraid or unobservant to share, which positively impacted his children and their friends. He embraced his grandparent monikers, "Grandpa Max," and "Hoppa," and loved reading books to his grandchildren, giving gifts, watching them run and play, and hearing their tales. Ken was a gifted orator and incredible storyteller, had the sharpest wit and sense of humor, and was a Southern gentleman. Overcoming health issues for over two decades, Ken epitomized grit and was a fighter, warrior, and champion. A visitation and reception at 5 PM and Celebration of Life at 6:30 PM will occur on Monday, May 9, both at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home at 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. A graveside service and burial will occur at 11 AM on Tuesday, May 10, at Old Trinity Church at 1716 Taylors Island Road, Church Creek, MD 21622. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741. The Scott Family thanks the medical teams and Spring Arbor community for their support and is grateful to those who have shared condolences, love, and treasured memories. Condolences can be made at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com. Dad, we love you and miss you already and thank you for all you have done for us; keep winning and it's your turn to rack 'em up.