Robert Ward Winston Jr.

He was born July 3rd, 1942 in Oxford, North Carolina.

Surviving is his brother, Joel L. Winston and a nephew, Michael J. Winston. Robert was the son of Martha L. Winston who was married to the late Judge Robert W. Winston.

Robert was raised in Lillington, North Carolina. As a youth he was active in the Lillington Baptist Church, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts achieving Eagle Scout. His secondary education was attending Virginia Episcopal Prep School graduating in 1961. In 1965 he graduated from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. After his graduation, Robert further received advanced training at North Carolina State University, Duke University, Nashotah House, Boston University, Northeastern University and Harvard University. His degrees include AB,BS, MEdn, CAS, CAGS and PhD. (abd) with concentration in counseling psychology. Robert had an active membership in the American Psychological Association with North Carolina and Maryland licenses.

His professional experiences included; serving as the Executive Director for the NC 5-county Regional Council of Government in the Asheville area. He worked in three University Counseling Centers including NC State where he also taught and was a Faculty Adviser. While working at Nashotah House he was an Assistant Chaplain and counselor. In the State of Maryland he worked for a Mental Health Clinic as a Psychologist including administrating court ordered Psychological Evaluations.

In North Carolina Robert worked as a Counselor/ Therapist for NC State School for the Blind.

He was a farmer primarily in Harnett County. When Robert retired, he was active as a managing partner of various real estate holdings in Harnett County.

A graveside service to celebrate a life well lived is to be conducted Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 10:30 AM. Robert will be buried at Oakwood Cemetery. Reverend Melanie Mudge will officiate.

In lieu of customary remembrances, those wishing to make donations may do so at the American Guild of Organists, Wilmington Chapter.

Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh.