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He earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Maryland in 1965, followed by a PhD in Psychology from Arizona State University in 1969.
He worked as a professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) from 1970 to 2009 where he took great pride in his work with numerous graduate students as their advisor.
He was actively involved in the NC Grape Growers Association, the American Chestnut Foundation, and the operation of his own winery. He was honored to receive numerous awards throughout the years at the state fair for the wine he produced.
He was preceded in death by his parents Philip Lawrence and Florence (Betty) Lawrence.
He is survived by his children, Peter Lawrence (Mary), Robyn Smith (Matt), Philip Lawrence (Lynn), and Hayden Lawrence; his wife, Vicki White-Lawrence; his brothers, Bob Lawrence (Tana) and Bill Lawrence (Susan); his sister, Pat Hunt (Don); and his grandchildren, Jillian Bergamasco, Riley Bergamasco, Andrew Lawrence, and Nicholas Lawrence.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Woodland Terrace, Rose Care Homes of Cary, and Transitions LifeCare for the care and compassion extended to Scott in his final days.
Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at Mitchell Funeral Home of Raleigh on September 7 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to the American Chestnut Foundation, an organization to which he contributed and which brought him great joy and satisfaction throughout his life.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Susan Keane
August 25, 2025
Scott was a founding member of the Clinical Psychology Program at UNCG. When I arrived at UNCG in 1983, he was quick to welcome me. I appreciated that welcome and can honestly say that Scott maintained his warm and friendly style, always showing interest in others throughout the 26 years that our careers overlapped. Scott made many valuable contributions to the clinical skill development of dozens of students. He engaged in lively discussions of his work and enjoyed the opportunity to share his expertise with others. Even after his retirement, Scott generously devoted some time to sharing this expertise freely with our students. Scott was warm, kind, friendly, generous, devoted and caring. You never felt like an outsider in his presence. He often brought grapes from his harvests and wine that made to share with others. His smile was contagious and he always found things to smile about! He was a positive influence within the department, both personally and professionally.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Clyde Robinette
August 24, 2025
I was a student of Scott´s at UNCG in the middle 1970´s. He was a wonderful soul with a ready smile and great sense of humor. Scott was there for the students and we felt that support from him. I returned to UNCG at the end of my career as a psychologist in 2013 as director of the psychology clinic. Scott was still coming in periodically to continue teaching and supporting students. What a gift he was for all of us who came through the psychology department.
My condolences to his family. I am sure his life was a gift to you all as well.
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