Scott Hammond

Scott Nelson Hammond, age 43 of Boulder City, NV passed away suddenly on October 23, 2014. He was born during a snow storm on January 8, 1971 in Enid, OK to Captain James Nelson Hammond and Sheryl Rene' Folsom Hammond. Shortly after he was born the family was transferred to Las Vegas. Scott attended Clark County Schools, and graduated from Boulder City High School where his mother taught. He went on to serve with distinction in the United States Navy. During his enlistment, he worked as a fireman on the USS O'Bannon part of the Baltic Sea Mission, which made them the first military men to be welcomed in any Russian ports.

Scott loved playing sports, video games, and going fishing. He had a passion for astronomy and enjoyed viewing the magnificence of the Colorado and Utah heavens. As a man of Native American heritage, he valued his membership in the Choctaw Nation. He had a strong faith that helped him through tough times and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

Scott is survived by his parents James and Sheryl Hammond; two brothers James Hammond and John Hammond; Uncles and Aunts Jerry & Sandra Hammond, Jack & Julie Hammond, Joe & Tresa Hammond, Nancy & Richard Woods; and numerous cousins in Oklahoma and Nevada. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Jack and Lucy Hammond and Robert and June Folsom.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 12:00 noon at the Boulder City Assembly of God, 1100 Adams Blvd, Boulder City, NV 89005 and burial will follow at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 1:20 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com