Chapel Hill, Tennessee—It is with heavy hearts and immense respect that SMART-TD announces the passing of Brother Ed Weathers, Jr., who passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 71.
A member of Local 1346 (Nashville, TN) and a former General Chairperson for General Committee of Adjustment (GCA) 513, Brother Weathers worked as a brakeman for CSX (formerly L&N) for 32 years until his retirement.
As much as he enjoyed his work on the railroad and his many years of service to our union, Brother Weathers was equally passionate about gardening, tending to his lawn, working on puzzles of all kinds, and spending time on his front porch swing…even in the brutal Tennessee summertime heat!
His greatest love was his family, including his four grandchildren.
In addition, Brother Weathers is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Linda, three children, and one brother.
The family plans to hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.
We extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to Brother Weathers’s family and his Union family at Local 1346 and GCA 513. Most importantly, we are grateful for his many years of dedication to our union and the lasting impact he left on his brothers and sisters.
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