MACOMB, Ill., Oct. 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University Vice President Emeritus for Student Services, William Garry Johnson, 80, of Macomb, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Johnson served WIU for 31 years. He started his WIU career as the Director of Residence Life and eventually served as Assistant Vice President for Student Services - Student Life, Associate Vice President for Student Services and Interim Vice President for Student Services. In 1998, Johnson was named Vice President for Student Services, a position he held until he retired in 2011.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Garry Johnson," WIU President Kristi Mindrup said. "Garry was an encouraging...