John H. More (FAC)

John H. More, of Washington, D.C.; Sept. 29. From 1969 to 1975, he was a professor of classics at Brown. His research focused on slavery and guilds in ancient Rome. He spent the 1974-75 academic year at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome and visited ruins in Italy, Greece, and Tunisia. After receiving his law degree in 1979 from Harvard Law School, he worked for several firms in Washington, D.C., specializing in corporate, international, banking, and environmental law. He later started his own firm. After retiring from the practice of law, he devoted his time and energy to organizations that shared his passions for social justice, human rights, and the environment. He was a cofounder of the Washington Interfaith Network, a multi-racial, multi-faith, district-wide citizens’ power organization, rooted in local congregations. He enjoyed spending summers on Cushing Island in Maine, sailing, traveling, and attending the Shakespeare Theater. He is survived by his wife, Livezey; two children and their spouses; four grandchildren; and a brother.