of West Memphis, AR
October 6, 1936 - May 10, 2023
Alfred S. Saig, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was born one of five sons, to Sam and Fahima Sabra Saig in Memphis, Tennessee on October 6, 1936.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Danny Saig and Victor Saig.
He spent his childhood in Earle, Arkansas and worked in his father's business, Friendly Department Store. In the sixties his dad built a clothing store in West Memphis. Alfred and his brothers worked in the store and later Alfred managed the store that was known as Saig's Great Clothes for Men. It served as a staple in the community for over 50 years. Between Alfred and his father, Saig's was in business in Crittenden County for over a century.
Alfred was a member of First Presbyterian Church in West Memphis. He had numerous friends at Calvary Baptist Church and had the privilege of being accepted into a fellowship of men at the First Baptist Church. This group of friends became one of the most spiritually nourishing aspects of Alfred's life.
He loved playing tennis and golf throughout his life, which rewarded him with countless lifelong friendships.
He married Anita in 1988 and became a father to her son, Justin. He cherished his family and had a beautiful life enjoying each other's love, support and laughter right up until the very end.
Alfred will always be remembered as a loving and committed husband, father and friend. His joy for living, love for people, heartfelt stories and enduring faith in Christ will be forever missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Neal Saig; one son, Justin Pollan (Heidi); two grandchildren, Wallace Pollan and Shepherd Pollan; two brothers, George Saig and Eddie Saig (Sally) as well as many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Crittenden Memorial Park, 2206 Hwy 64, Marion, Arkansas at 11:00 AM.
Memorials should be sent to the First Presbyterian Church in West Memphis.
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62 Condolence(s)
Suzanne Shassere Allen
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Anita, I just heard of Alfred’s death. I’m so sorry. What a great guy and he loved you so much.
Tim Dever
Friday, May 19, 2023
We are truly losing the Good Guys. Prayin for God's grace for all at this time.
Claudia Houston Foret
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Anita I’m so sorry to hear about Alfred. I’m praying for you and your family. Sending much love to you.â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Mahlon Forman
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Alfred's passing. He was a great man and a true gentleman who I had the honor of knowing all of my life. He definitely will be missed by many. Prayers for Anita and all the Saig family. May God comfort you in this difficult time and times to come.
Robert Naylor
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear of Alfred’s passing. He was a good and honest man who taught me a lot the couple years I worked for him. My condolences to Anita and the Saig family.
Amanda Mitchell Beckham
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Alfred's passing. He was so dear to our family. I know he meant the world to my mom. I guess they are talking tuxes again in heaven. Love to the Saig family.
Doris Bridges
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Anita, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Alfred was always so kind and helpful to all those he served in the store and elsewhere. It was such a loss to the community when he finally decided to close the store. My husband always loved to go in and chat with him off and on while he was out an about in his work. I myself remember going into the Saig and Sons store as a teenager myself. A great family to do business with. His love and smiles and helpfulness with be terribly missed by all who knew him.
Steve and Georgianne Schoettle
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Wow, what memories. Superb individual who trained many a young man in the art of salesmanship, and men’s clothes! To work at Saig’s during the summer, or Christmas Break, was always an honor for so many Crittenden County young men.
Alfred’s exploits on the tennis court shall be revered as well. I never saw him happier than when he met, then married Anita. She has been the bright candle in his life. He will be missed, but his memories will endure forever.
Susan Schoettle
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Alfred and his family were part of my life growing up in West Memphis. He was a true gentleman. He seems to be part of a lot of my family's life. I remember riding my bike a few blocks to his parents house to pick up flatbread his mother would bake (I called it "wholey" bread because it was empty inside). Alfred played tennis with my father and older brothers. And then there were the many years where one or more of my brothers or I worked at "the store". Alfred was very good at cajoling or threatening his young store help to try and keep us focused on work --- not on a game of "Name that Tune" for the background music. It seemed like every man in the County and beyond came by the store on Christmas Eve to go back and visit Alfred and his brothers in the store office. I was very glad to hear years after I left West Memphis that Alfred and Anita had married. I knew Anita from riding horses at the barn near the high school. I hope they found love and support with each other. My condolences to Anita, her family and to Alfred's family on your loss. Alfred will live on in the many memories he created in all the lives and people he touched and in your hearts.
DR james Buffington
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
So sorry for your loss of such a great guy and a fine gentleman He was a frind to all crittenden co.and will be missed by all Prayers for Anita and the Saig family
Bob McCarley
Monday, May 15, 2023
The Saig Family Did Great things for Crittenden County. Praying for the FAMILY!!
Lesa Sorensen
Monday, May 15, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Cain Wheeler
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Praying for you all.
Bobbi Dodge
Saturday, May 13, 2023
SO sorry to hear about Alfred. He was a long time and treasured friend. He will be missed.
Jack Nall
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Alfred was a great guy and friend who always had a smile and great story to tell. Alfred had a strong Christian faith. He and the Saig family have been a big part of this community many years. He will be missed by many. Prayers for Anita and the Saig family.
Mike and Donna (Eubanks) Kane
Saturday, May 13, 2023
What a wonderful man always kind and funny to everyone. Praying for Anita and the family to find peace, He is in heaven smiling and hugging. He will be missed by many.
John and Cindy Morrison
Saturday, May 13, 2023
We are thinking of you. Alfred was a great person and will be truly missed.
Foster & Renita Rash
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Alfred was a very kind and sweet gentleman.
You could walk into the store and he was always so good at helping you find exactly what you were needing. Always enjoyed our visits. Prayers for Anita and his family during this time of loss. ðŸ™ðŸ»
Nancy Hunter
Friday, May 12, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with Anita and the family.
Shane Waldrop
Friday, May 12, 2023
What a wonderful man! A real Southern Gentleman. Without his kind heart and generosity, I would have missed many proms and dances. We remain to pray.
Shane Waldrop
Friday, May 12, 2023
What a wonderful man! A real Southern Gentleman. Without his kind heart and generosity, I would have missed many proms and dances. We remain to pray.
Gary Taylor
Friday, May 12, 2023
I already miss my buddy and visits joking around and discussing stories along with church visits,,I'm sure the angels sang Alfred to heaven and a great reunion with his loved ones , God bless Anita and family,
Lisa Rider Mickle
Friday, May 12, 2023
Anita, lifting you up in prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Vicki and Barry Bates
Friday, May 12, 2023
Alfred was such a wonderful person, and he will be missed. He had kind words to say about everyone, and I remember him being a consummate businessman. May God bless you with peace that passes understanding in the coming days.
Mika Hyman
Friday, May 12, 2023
Herb and I admired and loved Alfred so much. I worked for him when Herb and I moved to West Memphis 50 years ago. We were all so happy that Alfred met and married Anita. His laugh and joy for life is what I remember. He had a way of making you feel special. Thankfully we got to call him friend. Herb and Mika Hyman
Alex & Clara Coulter
Friday, May 12, 2023
A special guy and friend who always had an enduring smile and a love for our community. May he rest in peace knowing he will not be forgotten. God be with him.
Alex & Clara Coulter
Anita Lewis
Friday, May 12, 2023
Such a kind man.
Prayers going up for the family.
GOD Bless and keep you
Ray hage
Friday, May 12, 2023
Such an encouraging individual who would make a cloudy day sunny with that bright smile of his . Very smart Buisnessman who weathered the storm over the years and succeeded in being one of the oldest and honest entrepreneurs whose merchandise was unmatched. Always full of wisdom who never met a stranger just friends who never met. God bless your family!!
Deborah Conlee
Friday, May 12, 2023
Anita, I just heard about Alfred. Girl, I am so very sorry for your loss. I liked him the minute I first met him decades ago. He was so kind to us when my Daddy died. You were so blessed to have him and he was equally blessed to have you. I love you always.
Deborah Conlee
Friday, May 12, 2023
Anita, I just heard about Alfred. Girl, I am so very sorry for your loss. I liked him the minute I first met him decades ago. He was so kind to us when my Daddy died. You were so blessed to have him and he was equally blessed to have you. I love you always.
Gary Cordell
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was a good man. He gave me a job while I was in high school working at Saig’s through the DECA program. Always enjoyed talking with Alfred. He will be greatly missed.
Prayers for Anita and family during this difficult time, May GOD BLESS you and family
Russell Schuh
Thursday, May 11, 2023
My Heart is Saddened by the Loss of Such a Fine Gentleman, I am proud to have called Him My Friend.
Russell Schuh
Thursday, May 11, 2023
My Heart is Saddened by the Loss of Such a Fine Gentleman, I am proud to have called Him My Friend.
Russell Schuh
Thursday, May 11, 2023
My Heart is Saddened by the Loss of Such a Fine Gentleman, I am proud to have called Him My Friend.
Dianne Fynmore
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was such a kind man and made
shopping at his store a pleasure.
My sincere condolences to Anita and
all the Saig Family . He will truly be
missed by many.
Michael and Lesia Ford
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was an Amazing Friend. Lesia and I have so many memories!!! RIP my friend.
O.D. Baker
Thursday, May 11, 2023
I knew of Alfred many years ago because of Saig Clothing Store but the last few years I got to know him. We went to the same coffee group that met twice a week at church.
He had such a wealth of information about West Memphis and the Mid South. I will miss those times of hearing his stories. Our last couple of times of communicating was on the phone.
I know I’ll see him again and I’m happy he is in his eternal home with Jesus and loved ones.
To Anita and the Saig family may God comfort you and give you His peace! I’m praying for you, God bless you all.
Denise Taylor Bosnick
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Anita,
I’m so sorry for your loss. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Mike and Teresa Walker
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was very special. He was a second father to our son Shane Walker. I will not start on all the stories I could tell. Our prayers go out to the whole Saig family.
RaeAnne Collins
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Anita, I am so sorry to hear of Alfred’s passing. Many prayers for comfort and peace for you and your family.
Much love,
RaeAnne
Mary Jane Utley
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Anita I am so sorry to hear of Alfred’s passing. May God give peace and comfort to you and all the family and the many who loved him and called him friend.
Much love â¤ï¸
Glenda Baddour Palmer
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was a great person. Kind, gentle and a favorite cousin. So sorry for your loss Anita
Carol & Neal McCormack
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Anita,
We're so sorry;
Alfred was the kindest, bravest and best-dressed Gentleman we've ever known.
Pax Vobiscum
Genda baddour palmer
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Afred will be missed a gentle person and loved his family and cousins.
Johnny Burns
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred and Anita just wonderful friends!
Brian and Melissa Doudna
Thursday, May 11, 2023
You were a great person and a loving member of our family. We love you and you will always be in our hearts.
Brian and Melissa Doudna
Thursday, May 11, 2023
You were a great person and a loving member of our family. We love you and you will always be in our hearts.
Tonya McManaway
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Anita, I am so sad to hear about your precious husband. He loved telling me how special you were to him. I know you will miss him terribly. Please let me know if I can do anything.
Michelle Hale
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Anita,
I am so sorry, and will be keeping you all in my prayers. Alfred was such a sweetheart, and always had the best stories. He has truly been a treasure in our community. Praying that your wonderful memories, the thoughts and prayers of so many, and the peace that only God can give will bring you comfort.
Dennis S. Wujcik
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Albert and his wife Anita were at Holy Cross Episcopal Church when I became organist there. I look towards their house every time I'm at church whether I'm there to practice or play a service. They were both very supportive and kindly toward me.
Larry and Martha Ann Gossett
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred and Anita loved sharing Eastern Arkansas with us. They introduced us to some restaurants we would never have found on our own. Alfred was a great guy, great to be around and a prolific storyteller. I will always remember and miss his laugh.
Hugh B Chalmers, Jr
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was a very special person to me, and will be dearly missed.
My prayers are with the Saig Family, and may peace be with them at this time.
Roger Atkins
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Anita and family, I have known and enjoyed Alfred all of my life! He was a very dear friend whom I tried to visit every time I was in West Memphis. West Memphis has lost a great man. God bless you and your family.
Roger Atkins
Judy Bond
Thursday, May 11, 2023
I loved all the Saig boys! Alfred and Victor held a special place in my heart..they were my favorites!
Alfred was such a happy person and always willing to help. He was a compassionate man who believed in Jesus.
He will be missed by many.
Deepest sympathy to Anita and all the family. You are in my prayers.
Carol Wood Eden
Thursday, May 11, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with Anita and family. Alfred was an awesome person.
Shirley & HC Rudd
Thursday, May 11, 2023
We are sorry to hear that Alfred has died. What a great loss to our community. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God comfort you and your family during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Diana Thompson
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was truly a great man, such a fine gentleman. He loved our families top to bottom, both sides, and we loved him. It was always such a pleasure to be around him. He will be missed by many. Prayers.
Andy Luttrell
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was a gentleman and tremendous. The Saig family were special to all citizens in Crittenden County. He is going to be missed in our community. Prayers for Anita and all the Saig family.
Sincerely,
Andy Luttrell
Trish SMith
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was a great person. I remember going into Saig's clothing store before it closed. He will be greatly missed in the community. My prayers are with the family.
Teresa McCain
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Anita and Family,
Larry and I are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man as Alfred was to all who knew him. I’m asking God to bring you peace and comfort and to sustain you at this time and in the days to come. May God bless you all.
Keith Ingram
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Alfred was indeed a special person. Crittenden County is a better place because of the Saig Family. Memories coming rushing back with all the exploits of the Saig Boys!
Lester C Sells Jr
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Praying for the family.