The Biology Department regrets to announce the passing of former Professor and Chair of Botany Terry Johnson, on February 26, 2015.  Prof. Johnson, a specialist in mycology, came to Duke in 1954 and retired in 1985.  He served as Chair of Botany from 1963 to 1971 and also won the Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award.  In 1986 he was elected a Lifetime Member of the Mycological Society of America in recognition of his scholarly contributions.  After his retirement Johnson became a volunteer for Duke Hospice, serving there and at Durham Triangle Hospice for 22 years. He won several awards for his work, culminating in the 2007 Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice National Award for patient and family service.