Joseph Walter Scott

Dr Scott was the first African American Professor in any subject here at the Univ Ky

Rest in peace, Joe, for your love and light will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of those who loved you.

I'll always cherish the memory of Dr Joseph Scoot.Bless his memory

I first met Professor Scott when I was a Soph at Univ Ky,and he had just become the first African American Professor in any subject at the University of Kentucky.This was the fall of 1965,and the Univ,and Lexington were only beginning to emerge from Jim Crowism.He dealt with this with grace,class,and courage.He was a profoundly important role model to the first numerically significant group of Black Students to attend the University.Space does not permit a full description of how difficult this situation really was.Suffice it to say,EVERYTHING was a potential hassle for these students,and Dr Scott served as more than an advocate,and a staunch ally.He was a literal ROCK.He took on the role of Social Justice Warrior,along with his professorial responsibilities,not mention his roles as a young husband and father.Bless his memory.

My deepest condolences to the family of Professor Scott. He was an exceptional academic influence when I was a student at Notre Dame. For as much as he knew and imparted to us through his lectures and writings, Professor Scott inspired us to reflect, think and be motivated to understand the causes of poverty and inequality in society.
Much respect and fond memories of the presence of Professor Scott in the classroom all these years later - 47 - as it happens to be!
Hope that all his family and friends find peace in the midst of their most certain sadness.
Best wishes.
Dr Brendan Dineen
World Health Organization

Deepy saddened to learn of Dr.Scott's passing.Here at the Univ Ky he is remembered fondly as a master teacher and tireless advocate for social justice.I had the high privilege to have taken his Sociology classes and later to have been a friend.May he rest in power.Condolences to his family ,

Correction to Pat Magley message. His children Vali, Lisa, and son Victor.

The Magley family's the benefactors of Joes life. What an Insightful brother, father, teacher, professor in sports, race, family, culture, music, facilitator of parties of a myriad of clientele. His daughter Vali, Tion and son Victor were somewhat younger when we met, but seemed like they had a destiny in view. I loved him and spent many hours talking with him on all types of social and spiritual issues. He was truly Heaven sent to embrace my wife and I with integity and a sincere heart concerning the interracial marriage. Normally I would say his absence would leave such a void, but his continuous contributions to people left us all on higher ground. Love Forever

Condolences to the family of Dr. Joe Scott. Worked for Dr Scott at ND when he was the Director and professor of Black Studies Program. He was also a Professor in the Sociology Dept. He was very passionate about his research on the Black family, and bringing other Sociologist together. He will be remembered by many.