WINFIELD SCOTT BLACKWOOD OF CHAPEL HILL DEPARTED THIS LIFE, at his home, to join his Maker on August 27, 2006.

Born April 29, 1951, Scott was the son of Mildred Bennett and Thomas Jefferson Blackwood, the grandson of Eva Riggsbee and Winfield Scott Blackwood and Hattie Daniel and John William “Pless” Bennett.

Scott was a 34-year employee of UNC-Chapel Hill. He served in the University’s Office of Sponsored Research as Senior Director, Post Award Services, where he displayed a consistent acute dedication to his responsibilities. He was also affiliated with and active in the National Council of University Research Administration, NC Society for Research Administrators, Federal Demonstration Partnership, Council on Governmental Relations, National Contract Management Association, as well as other professional groups and University committees where he served and held numerous offices.

A graduate of Chapel Hill High School and Wingate University, he attended Gardner-Webb University. Although Scott gave extreme dedication to his job, he was involved in other numerous interests and activities. A member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church since childhood, Scott served as church Trustee Treasurer, Usher/Greeter, Chair of the current church building project, as well as assisting regularly in any event requiring his expertise as planner, decorator, coordinator, or promoter.

For many years Scott showed horses and drew great pleasure from his involvement with his friends and associates in the horse world. Scott was also an avid Tarheel fan, consistently supporting his teams’ efforts no matter their win-lose status. At the time of his death he was serving on the UNC Athletic Council.

He was also dedicated to his family; he loved and appreciated good music; his personal attire was always extremely suitable and to perfection, no matter the occasion. Scott was dedicated to whatever he committed himself, always going the “second mile” to make certain that he gave any task his very best.

Scott is survived by sister, Tommie Jean Blackwood of the home; brother, William “Billy” Bennett Blackwood and wife, Faye; sister, Margery Blackwood Barton and husband, Walter of Chapel Hill. He is also survived by niece, Happi Blackwood Overton and husband, Jimmy; and son, Brock of Efland; nephew, Forrest Bennett Blackwood and wife, Jennifer of Chapel Hill; and niece, Lindsay Scott Barton, also of Chapel Hill; aunts, Melda Blackwood Oakley of Chapel Hill, and Sarah Blackwood Rogers of Durham; as well as numerous cousins and friends.

The visitation is scheduled for Tuesday evening, August 29, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 2016 Mount Carmel Church Road, Chapel Hill.

The funeral services for Scott will be held Wednesday, August 30, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, with internment to follow at Mount Carmel Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to: Mount Carmel Baptist Church, designated “Original Church Sign Renovation.”