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Sergio Garcia
January 6, 2026
My name is Sergio and I´m from Spain. Mary and Sam host me as an exchange student in 1991.
Over time we lost contact, but I never forgot them.
I would like to get in touch with the family again, and while searching for information online I discovered that Samuel has passed away.
If anyone could share my email with the family, I would really appreciate it.
[email protected]
Thank you very much.
Sherry Soderholm
September 17, 2025
I am so saddened bythis news. While I didnt know you personally, I had the honor of being a patient for many years. Your compassion and kindness were unsurpassed and I am comforted by knowing you are out of pain and in our heavenly father's arms. I will miss you dearly and there will not be another like you. I am so sad to learn of this today. God Bless your family and may their pain and sadness be a little lessened by the love of our Lord and Savior and knowing you have no more pain or suffereing. I will miss you . You were the best eye dr. I have ever known........Sherry S.
Larry Tremaroli
August 19, 2025
My prayers and condolences to Mary and Sara and brothers. InFocus just informed me of Samuel’s passing. It is with sadness to hear this, as having moved to Mandarin in 1994 with Gary and Samuel providing eye care to my family. I pray for The Lords comfort for you.
Shahla Wallizada
August 19, 2025
As one of his patients, I will sincerely miss him. His gentle demeanour, complemented by traditional values such as honesty and integrity, will be profoundly missed. I extend my condolences to his friends and family.
Shahla Wallizada.
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Martha
August 19, 2025
Best eye doctor ever! Patient for 30+years and missed him when he had to step back! Condolences to the family
Betsy
August 16, 2025
I just found out that Dr. Hathy passed away. I am saddened by this news as I just saw him in January. He spoke so highly of his family! Much love to all! He will be greatly missed!!!!
Mary Monfort
August 9, 2025
I was so surprised to hear of Sam´s passing tonight! I first met him when our daughters did Indian Princesses together, and he became my optometrist once I needed glasses. He was always so kind and friendly and will be so greatly missed. May the Lord grant you His comfort and peace, may fond memories and the prayers of others sustain you, and may Sam rest in eternal peace. My prayers are with you all during this time of great loss!
David Wells
August 6, 2025
Heartfelt Condolences to all the Hathy family. David Wells
Dan & Terri McNeil
August 2, 2025
Dr Sam Hathy was a great man, husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor. Our family had the privilege to be next door neighbors for many years on Mallard Landing Drive. Their children and ours were close friends all through high school and remain friends today. We loved the Florida vs Georgia weekend for only one reason: Sam's wonderful shrimp & grits. He was a remarkable eye doctor and an even better friend. Love and Prayers to Mary and the family... the McNeil family will always keep the Hathy's near and dear to our hearts!
Love and Blessings,
Dan & Terri McNeil
Ellen Conway
August 1, 2025
Dr Hathy will be missed- very kind and knowledgable man who took great care of his patients. Condolences to the family and his staff.
Annette and Tim Crocker
August 1, 2025
Dear Mary, So sorry to hear this sad news! Our hearts go out to you and Samuel and Sara! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Annette and Tim Crocker
Stanley Stone
August 1, 2025
As patients of Dr hathy my wife and I for over 20 years he was the greatest if there was an emergency between us he was always there I know his son would take him deep sea fishing that was one of his greatest pastimes that I know of because you could see his eyes light up when he would always talk about his son taking him we will thoroughly miss him as he was always there for us and many others cuz he treated everybody Fair my condolences goes to his family I know they're devastated now his back won't bother him no more I know he's sitting in that fishing chair right now
Carey Beychok
August 1, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Sam´s passing. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to all of the Hathy family. I hope in time the special memories of Sam will become cherished treasures.
W Wayne Bostic
August 1, 2025
Dr Hathy was always a very personal & professional optometrist, over many years. His service & friendship will be truly missed. Our condolences to family & friends. Wayne & Beverly Bostic

Tom Lehn
July 31, 2025
Fair winds and following seas, brother! I haven´t talked to Sam in years, but we had some great times together as roommates in Charleston, SC and as shipmates at Charleston Naval Regional Medical Center. Moe and I passed responsibility for Sam on to Mary at their wedding. Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Sam was a special soul. Sending prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family.
Mary Alice Downey
July 31, 2025
Deeply saddened by the loss of Sam Hathy. Sam was a talented, considerate, kind man. He was very professional in his practice and good to his patients. He was a faithful man of God.
Mary Alice Downey
Rick Bush
July 31, 2025
A Great Guy, who was always nice to everyone, he will be missed, Rest in Peace Brother!!!
Sandi Boykin O´Neill
July 31, 2025
Beyond sad to hear this. Sam was a wonderful man and physician. Heaven has gained an angel for sure.
Jeanette and Dan Daniel
July 31, 2025
Dear Mary, Samuel and Sara and families,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Sam´s passing! He was a kind, caring and genuinely beautiful person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this most difficult time! May God grant you peace, comfort and healing from this loss and may Sam rest in peace in eternity! Love to each of you!
The Browns
July 30, 2025
We are sad to hear of Sam's passing. He was a nice guy with a caring heart and a great smile. He was a wonderful neighbor. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary and his children/granddaughters. We give God the Glory as he is now in total peace sitting around the throne. Wanda and Robert Brown
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