Retired District Administrator Wilbert Johnson Passes Away

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Wilbert Johnson (1941-2022)

With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Mr. Wilbert Johnson, a former colleague and longtime Aldine ISD employee. Mr. Johnson, age 80, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He was born on November 13, 1941.

Mr. Johnson retired at the end of the 2005-2006 school year after 41 years of service. He started as a teacher, later serving as principal at Magrill Elementary School, Aldine Middle School, and MacArthur High School before being named Area Superintendent for the Eisenhower Area.

When asked by the Houston Chronicle in May of 2006 about his time with the district, Mr. Johnson light-heartedly said, “I enjoyed all 41 years. I guess that’s why I did it for so long.”

Visitation and Funeral Information

• Visitation: Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at Fallbrook Church, 12512 Walters Rd, Houston, TX 77014
• Funeral Service: Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 12512 Walters Rd., Houston, TX 77014
• Committal Service: Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. at Paradise Cemetery North, 10401 West Montgomery, Houston, TX 77088

Retired theater instructor at Aldine ISD, Freddie Buckner, shared fond memories of his former area superintendent and friend. Buckner still serves AISD as a substitute teacher.

“Wilbert supported me in theatre arts and one-act play competitions at MacArthur High and became a friend. He was at every performance and competition at Mac and later at Eisenhower High School. Wilbert was a great advocate for the arts, always fighting quietly. Wilbert was a good man. We all missed him when he retired. Although I would see him occasionally in the neighborhood, I will miss him even more so now. We are blessed when we work for blessed people.”

Sandra Walker, head director of Eisenhower High School choirs, shared similar sentiments.

“Mr. Johnson dedicated his life to Aldine ISD, touching many lives along his educational journey, both students and teachers. He was directly responsible for hiring and mentoring many individuals,” said Walker.

Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and friends.