John A. Wallace ’60

Born and raised in Hartford, Conn., John came to Princeton from Loomis Chaffee School after a post-grad year at Brighton College, England. At Loomis, he edited the school newspaper and was president of the student council and captain of the basketball team. He transitioned to rugby with us, perhaps the English influence. John majored in history in the Special Program in the Humanities and was treasurer of Cottage Club. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa before going on to Harvard Law School.

Moving to Atlanta, John became a partner in King & Spalding law firm, where he was recognized nationally as a trust and estates lawyer. He was elected president of the American College of Trust and Estates  Counsel, was a professor at Emory Law School, and served as a leader of numerous civic, charitable, and professional organizations. John was particularly devoted to Morehouse College, the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, the Westminster Schools, and Loomis Chaffee School, serving on their boards for many years. A keen golfer, John also enjoyed many other sports and friends.

John died Nov. 15, 2023. Laura, his wife of 53 years, and son, John Jr. ’89, both predeceased him. He is survived by two children and six grandchildren.