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Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. obituary
211 St. Mary's Ave Box 567
La Plata, MD 20646
Tel: 1-301-934-8342

Scott C. Stuart

Born: Saturday, January 7, 1961
Died: Monday, July 20, 2015

Scott Clayborne Stuart, 54, King George, VA

Scott Clayborne Stuart, 54, of King George, VA passed away
on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Janesville Hospital after a
swimming incident at Lake Geneva, WI.

Scott was born on January 7, 1961 in Key West, FL to
Thomas and Patricia Stuart. He had three siblings; Geoffrey,
Robin and Christopher Stuart. He married Katherine
Suzanne Frisby on May 12, 1984 and they had seven children
together; Hailey Katherine (Trevor) Muhler, Sarah Wynne
(Matt) Bugbee, Savannah Jane, Kimberlyn Maria, Maire
Claudia Laine, Lorelei Briege, Scott Clayborne Andrew
Stuart; and two grandchildren; Anna and Luke Bugbee, with
one on the way.

Scott graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Marine
Biology in 1982. There he also participated in the Merchant
Marine program and became third mate. After serving a year
in the Merchant Marines, Scott joined the U.S. Navy and
became an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Officer.
During his service, he participated in Operation Desert Storm where he disposed of underwater mines with a specialized and highly trained EOD team, earning himself the Bronze Star Medal. Scott also served as the commanding officer of the Mine Sweeper, USS Cormorant, one of his favorite positions of his Naval career. Scott retired from active duty in 2006 and continued his career with the EOD Tech Division at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Stump Neck, MD where he continued to work until his death.

Scott began serving as Deacon in 2008 at St. Ignatius
Catholic Church, Chapel Point in Port Tobacco, MD. He
furthered his ministry at Civista Hospital in LaPlata, MD and served as MC for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC.

Scott was a member of the Navy Explosive Ordinance
Disposal Association, The Knights of Columbus #2279 (3rd
degree), Restorers of Mt. Carmel Monastery of Port Tobacco
and served on the Deacon Council of the Archdiocease of
Washington, DC.

Scott and Suzanne were married for 31 love filled years, he
was a devoted husband and father, and devout Catholic. He
served his country and his God with every ounce of him. He
was a great man that will never be replaced, but will forever be missed and loved.

A viewing will be held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on
Monday, July 27, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to
8:00 PM, with prayers at 7:00 PM. The funeral will be held
on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations be made to Stuart Education
Fund. Please call St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Chapel Point
at 301-934-8245 for more information.

John 14: 1-4“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have
faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house
there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I
have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back
again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also
may be. Where I am going you know the way.”

2 Corinthians 5: 6-8 “So we are always courageous,
although we know that while we are at home in the body we
are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Yet we are courageous, and would rather leave the body and
go home to the Lord.”

Condolences may be made to the family at
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