Robert "Bob" Smoak Winfield

Obituary for Robert "Bob" Winfield Conway....Robert "Bob" Smoak Winfield, age 98 died Sunday, September 4, 2016. Mr. Winfield was born on March 25, 1918 in Branchville, South Carolina, a son of the late Thomas L. and Marie Smoak Winfield. He was a member and former deacon of the First Baptist Church of Conway. Mr. Winfield was a US Navy veteran serving in the Seabees (Construction Battalion) in the South Pacific, Solomon and Palau Islands during World War II. He received an Honorable Discharge on October 15, 1945. Mr. Winfield was an avid sports fan. He was a member of the Conway High School Booster Club and served as President in 1966-1967 and 1970 -1971. He joined the Clemson IPTAY association in 1964 and was appointed as an IPTAY Representative in 1980 and was the Horry County Chairman for 4 years. He was made IPTAY Representative Emeritus in 1998. He was a former member of the Conway Rotary Club. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the South Carolina Highway Department in the bridge division for 11 years and then the City of Conway for 28 years, retiring in 1981 after serving as the Director of Public Utilities and Public Works. During his time with the City of Conway, he was a member of the SC Water & Pollution Control Association. In 1974, he served as the Chairman of the association. He served a 3 year term on the SC Board of Certification for Environmental Plant Operators. Mr. Winfield was a life member of the American Water Works Association, serving as past Chairman of the southeast section (S.C. & G) in 1970- 1971. In 1982, he was appointed to the National Board of directors for a 3 year term. He also served on several small water systems committees while on the National Board of Directors. He received the association's Fuller Award (Man of the Year) in 1975, and the Wiedeman Award in 1982, both awards were for distinguished service in the field of water and waste water to the association and his community. In 2007, he was awarded the Gold Drop Award honoring his 50 years of membership. Surviving are: his wife of 71 years, Ann Ludlam Winfield of Conway; daughter, Linda W. (Jeff) Bullard of Manning, SC; sons, John H. (Laura) Winfield of Chapin, SC and Daniel L. (Susan) Winfield of Sunset Harbor, NC; grandchildren, Adrienne W. (Chuck) Harrelson of Aynor, Scott (Lisa) Bullard of Vance, SC and Robert L. Winfield of Wilmington, NC; great grandchildren, Lander Harrelson, Meredith Harrelson, Olivia Harrelson; grandson in law, Scott (Jenni) Harrelson, all of Conway; sister in law, Alice Winfield of Branchville, SC. Mr. Winfield was predeceased by a granddaughter, Meredith W. Harrelson, a sister, Sarah W. Noel, and a brother, Thomas L. Winfield. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Conway with Dr. Bob Guffey officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, 603 Elm Street, Conway, SC 29526. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert "Bob" Winfield please visit our Sympathy Store.

Robert "Bob" Smoak Winfield

March 25, 1918 - September 4, 2016