In Memoriam: John Rees

Thursday, September 27, 2012 Georgia Law regrets to announce the passing of Law School Association Professor of Law Emeritus John Bartow Rees Jr., who served as a faculty member at the law school from 1959 to 2002. In addition to his role as a professor, Rees also served as assistant dean from 1964 to 1969, led the facilities committee that oversaw the design and construction of the law school\u27s 1967 expansion and generously endowed the John B. Rees Jr. Law Library Book Fund. This highly respected scholar and friend passed away on Sept. 26. He is survived by his wife Elinor, who lives in Athens, Ga., as well as by his five children, four grandchildren and two brothers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Law Library Book Fund in Rees\u27s honor. View the Athens Banner-Herald Obituary Share a fond memory or condolence message with others in the law school communit