Mr. Scott Dalton “Scotty” Hanback, 72, passed away at his home in Crisfield, Md., on Aug. 7, 2024. Born on June 20, 1952, in Washington, D.C., Scott grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, where he developed a lifelong passion for the outdoors.
Scott proudly served in the U.S. Navy Reserve, dedicating himself to the values of duty and commitment.
After his service, Scott embarked on a successful career as an electrician, spending many years with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission before retiring. Post-retirement, he didn’t slow down; instead, he started a second career at Perdue Farms in Accomac. He also worked with his friend Jack Tarr in Chincoteague, handling various electrical projects.
An avid outdoorsman, Scott’s happiest moments were spent on the Chesapeake Bay crabbing, fishing, and oystering. He relished the autumn and winter seasons, hunting small game and deer. A resident of Chincoteague before moving to Crisfield in 2019, he enjoyed exploring back bays and waterways, and his move to Crisfield rekindled his deep connection with the bay, running trotlines and eagerly anticipating rockfish season. Scotty loved hosting family gatherings, especially for crab feasts, surrounded by loved ones.
He was a member of American Legion Post 16 in Crisfield and NOAAWIVA Sportsmen Gun Club in Oak Hall.
Scott’s stories and adventures will be deeply missed by his family and a wide circle of friends. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Beth Ann; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Jonathan Davis; grandsons, Andrew, William, and Nathan, all of Chincoteague; sister and brother-in-law, Elise and Thomas Wells, of Huntingtown, Md.; brother-in-law, John Frissell and his wife, Beth, of Edgewater, Md.; two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Annie and Rudy; and numerous aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Cora Hanback, of District Heights, Md.
Scott’s life was defined by his love for his family, his commitment to his friends, and his passion for the great outdoors. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him and the stories that they will continue to share.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Legacy Pavilion located at the Museum of Chincoteague Island.
