John Tufia Saab Jr.

I pulled an old Woolrich flannel shirt jacket that John gave me out of the closet a few days ago and wore it to run errands. He handed it to me out of his truck one day after I helped him carry his load of shotgun shells or shotguns out of the store we´d just got through wheeling and dealing on. He knew I liked that jacket and we gave each other watches and pocket knives over the years. Everytime I get a new shotgun I wonder if John would like it. I sure do miss John. He was one of a kind for...

MY condolences to the family of John Saab. John and I were friends for over 40 years. We worked at the Birmingham News where I first met him and over the years shared many times together over a beer, playing pool, sitting at shenagans, tradings guns and knives and stereo equipment. After retiring He and would see each other at the American Legion in Homewood. I had not seen him in quite a few years but thought of him quite often and am saddened to hear of his passing. rest in peace my friend.

To one of the wisest men and best shots at skeet I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. His quick wit and no holes barred humor made John the life of every encounter. I relish the pocket knife he so graciously gave me and the many conversations we had at the skeet range. John is missed by all. -R. Roberts

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time.

I feel like I need say something else about John. Whether he knew it or not he was a positive influence to many younger men that knew him well. Myself being one he positively influenced. He was a role model and showed me how to be a gentleman while at the same time giving somebody hell lol. He loved to get people that had never dealt with him before bent out of shape. It was hilarious to watch. John would follow me to every gun shop or pawn shop I worked at regardless how far it was. He was...