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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 6, 2023

Chattanooga attorney John McConnell Wolfe Jr., a frequent candidate for political office, died Monday at 69. Wolfe earned his law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law. After graduating, he established a private practice as a trial attorney. A reflection on his life notes that Wolfe “was notorious for representing those with cases no one else wanted to take. He did his best to give a voice and justice to those who otherwise would not have access to it, focusing his practice on civil rights and many pro bono cases in his later practice years.” The Chattanoogan noted his many campaigns in its report: he ran unsuccessfully in 2012 and 2016 for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination; in 2007 for the state Senate; in 1998, 2002 and 2004 for the U.S. Congress; and in 2001 for Chattanooga mayor. Memorial donations may be made to the Notre Dame High School Tuition Assistance Program, 2701 Vermont Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404 or to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 501 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.