CLEVELAND, April 8 — The BLET National Division is saddened to report the loss of two long-serving officers in recent weeks as Brothers Homer Cain and J.C. Laney passed away.
Brother J.C. “Jackie” Laney, 88, was a member of BLET Division 156 in Birmingham, Ala. He served as General Chairman from 1970-77 on the former Louisville & Nashville General Committee of Adjustment. He passed away on March 10, 2010. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary Elizabeth. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann; and son Mike.
Brother Homer “Sugar” Cain, 78, was a member of BLET Division 30 in Atlanta. He served as Vice General Chairman of the CSX Western Lines General Committee of Adjustment from 1985-1993. He passed away on March 29. Brother Cain is survived by his wife, Ana; and three children; sons, Franklin and Edmond; and daughter Leslie.
“Both were dedicated union Brothers and good friends,” BLET National President Paul Sorrow said. “Both were fine gentlemen who handled the business of the Brotherhood with the professionalism and the utmost attention to detail. They helped countless members over the years and made the Brotherhood a better organization through their commitment and leadership. They will be sorely missed.
“On behalf of the National Division, and the 55,000 men and women of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, I extend deepest condolences to the families of Brothers J.C. Laney and Homer Cain.”