Big John was a kind and happy man who always made me feel welcome in his home. John and I would always joke around and talk smack back and fourth teasing each other. I'll always remember the way he'd say, "Boy... You ever see a stick of dynamite go off?" And as I'd say no, he'd say "And You aint gona see it coming!" And that's how I'll always remember Big John, having much spunk at the same time as being the kindest man. He'll always be missed and loved.
Stephen Tufts
