In a shocking development for the close-knit members of BLET Division 71 who operate regional rail trains for SEPTA, locomotive engineer Jordan Baxter was found dead in his driveway on March 19. Jordan Baxter had been a member of Division 71 in Philadelphia for 10 years.
SEPTA General Chairman Don Hill described Baxter as a loving father of three. “Although he and his wife were separated and heading towards a divorce, Jordan maintained all the fiscal responsibilities of providing for his entire family. He regularly helped his children with all their school responsibilities. He helped with homework daily and anything that his estranged wife needed. His oldest son is autistic, which requires a lot of attention. Everyone who knew Jordan had nothing but kind words about him. He always had a smile on his face and had an uplifting persona.”
His children are now in the care of their grandparents (Brother Baxter’s mother and father) and will need substantial support. Hill said a GoFundMe has been established to help pay for Brother Baxter’s funeral and to help support his children. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.