Thomas Nelson Cain Obituary

Thomas Nelson Cain attended Fordson High School in Dearborn, MI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Thomas Nelson Cain.

Graduation Year	Class of 1968
Date of Passing	Jun 19, 2005
About	June 19, 2005. Dear son of Eva and the late Floyd. Dear brother of Michael (Martha). Dear uncle of Karen and Alex. Funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Family suggests memorials to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation. Thomas graduated from Fordson High School in 1968 in Dearborn, Michigan, and earned degrees from Ferris State, Oakland University and Wayne State University. A teacher for 34 years in Pontiac and Oakland Schools, he wasn't afraid to fight for the things he believed in. "He wanted the best for his teachers; he was a staunch union man," said his boss, Roosevelt Daniel, dean of the Oakland School Technical Campus Northeast Center. "But at the same time, he fought for his students." He taught auto body repair in Pontiac, was president of the teachers union for five years and enjoyed sailing the Great Lakes on his boat, the Sea-Sun Ticket III. His other passion was the Detroit Red Wings, and would often take people to the games. He died of multiple myeloma. Survivors include his brother, Michael, and mother, Eva. Published by The Detroit News on Jun. 23, 2005. Thomas Nelson Cain BIRTH 18 Apr 1950 Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, USA DEATH 19 Jun 2005 (aged 55) Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA BURIAL Benton Cemetery Benton, Polk County, Tennessee, USA