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for Sammy Oates
Wanda Lou Shields
November 4, 2010
Dear Brenda and family,
I know that you have suffered a profound loss through Sammy's death, but please find some comfort in knowing how many lives he touched in his very special way. Swimming trips with the Austin Aquatic Club were made more memorable because of Sammy and the way he related to each of us. My prayers are with each of you for comfort, grace and peace. Your husband and father now wears a crown with many stars.
rafael martinez
November 2, 2010
dear brenda i know sammy oates since tsd and i alway see him smile
Steve Easley
October 30, 2010
They all looked like giants to me when I was a little boy. Godspeed Sammy.
rafael martinez
October 19, 2010
i miss to see sammy oates long times
Roger Williamson
October 16, 2010
I will deeply miss him. He was a great football player. May the Lord comfort your family and relatives and friends. God be with you.
Roger Williamson
TSD Class of 1970
October 15, 2010
Those we love never dies, for as long as we live and remember, they are with us.In ways big or small, your loved one's life changed our world and left it a better place and touched too many hearts to ever be forgetten. May you find comfort in knowing how many people share your sadness. you are in our thoughts and prayers...Hugs, Wayne and Sharlene Carter
Bob Peel
October 15, 2010
I just received a notice of the passing of Sammy. I remember him as the best high school athelete I ever knew. I played against him at San Marcos Academy. Sammy was always outstanding and I have spoken of him often since I last saw him in 1957. 53 years ago and I still remember him. I know all his family and friends will miss him greatly. May God bless and keep you all at his side.
Gerald Cain
October 14, 2010
Dear Oates Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
October 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
clarence welborn
October 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Raymond Butler
October 12, 2010
God Bless you Sammy, you were a great friend an an inspiration to all.
Coach Raymond Butler & family
St. Petersburg, Flo
Richard Hill
October 12, 2010
Dear Oates family,
Yes It was very saddened to learn of his death for he was a real good fighter but his timing had called back home. In our school years he was one of our hero and great model role that I will always remember it. Please accept my sincerest condolences and may God bless you all with comfort and dignity.
Cindi Chenault (Nye)
October 12, 2010
My thoughts are with you in your time of great sorrow. I will always have fond memories of him from my childhood. I will surely miss him.
October 12, 2010
The Oates Family,
May God be with you and may the love of God,friends and family carry you through your grief and know his smile will be sorely missed by everyone.. Patti Hill Fry
kathi kuehne
October 12, 2010
I love you Grandpa Sammy. Always remember that you are in great hands of God and you are missed by all of us. I'll never forget you.
Your granddaughter Kathi
Krisandra Campos
October 12, 2010
Brenda, Jodi,Toni and Sammy, Jr and grandchildren, I am sorry about Your loss. we are prayer for of your family . I know him and he is sweet and friendly to everybody .I alway see him smile .
Krisandra Campos
October 12, 2010
Dear Brenda and Family,
We are very sorry to loss your husband and your father. I know him and he is very very sweet friendly to everybody and i prayer for your family. We missed him . May god watch over you.
Byron Bridges
October 12, 2010
Sammy.. What can I say about this man? Just ask his fellow fishermen.. Just ask TSD folks, Just ask people from the Deaf Senior Citizen or the good folks from the Deaf club, just ask the opponents he played against during his heydays, just ask his family, kids and grandkids, just ask God from above.. We all can say many good things about this cheerful man. May he pass that cheerfulness among us all. We will remember you always in our heart.
Debra Galindo-Salazar
October 12, 2010
I know Sammy Oates, he is so friendly and family oriented man, very funny man and we miss him as a loving and funny man, God took him home and our sympathy is to be with Brenda and her families. Pray for the Oates family too.
Iris Sandell
October 12, 2010
Sharing the loss with you family, I am sharing a story that Sammy had shared with me some time ago. I was a chairperson of TSDAA Hall of Fame, he came to me and said, you know all the honors and trophies that I have received all these years mean nothing to me but this is my best honor and I thank you to give me this honor. I am very proud of TSDAA HoF honor. That had brought me tears typing this. God bless you, Sammy. Family of Sammy, you can rest now since he is in better place. Being a Texan like Sammy, I am proud to be his fellow Texan!
Luis Ducos
October 11, 2010
I know him very well. He was an awesome man. He was a comedy person that make me laugh. He loves fishing. Sorry for loss. He is no longer suffer. I pray for your family.
GENE AND BRENDA AMONS
October 11, 2010
BRENDA AND THE FAMILIES OF SAMMY OATES, WE ARE FROM LOUISIANA AND WILL NEVER FORGET HIM THAT WE MEET HIM AT THE NBAD AND TEXAS FISHING TOURNAMENT ALSO WE REALLY THANK HIM TO BUY OUR WOODCRAFT IN THE PAST TIME. HE IS SO GOOD MAN AND NICE. SURELY MISS HIM FOR BEING GONE. OUR PRAYER ARE WITH YOU ALL OF THE FAMIILIES TO BE IN COMFORT . BLESS YOU ALL. NOW REMEMBER HE IS NO MORE SUFFER. HE IS NOW IN PEACE. GENE AND BRENDA AMONS-FROM GEORGETOWN,LA.
October 11, 2010
My sincerest sympathy to the family. Sammy Oates was truly one of a kind. He was a wonderful mentor to kids and imparted great lessons about life that can be learned on football fields, track fields, and the lakes that he fished from. Sammy invariably would light up a room with his gentle demeanor and his winning smile. Truly there is a special place in His mansion for Sammy. He was never boastful; humble to the end. That is a man for you. A wonderful one. Jennifer Berg Howell/Betty Berg
October 11, 2010
Dear Brenda and Family
We are very sorry to loss your Husband and your father he will no more pain and suffering so he went home with Lord. May God comfort you with your family. We will missed him. May God Watch Over You.
Love,
Leonard and Rebecca
Stephens
sandy Adkins
October 11, 2010
Dear Oates Family,
Hoping your treasured memories bring you comfort day by day.
Sandy Adkins
Leticia Martinez
October 11, 2010
I remmy him now.. I prayer for Mr. Sammy Oates and his lovely family/friends. I am sorrow...
From Laredo, TX
Monique Roberts
October 11, 2010
My heart is with you all as you say goodbye to Sammy Sr. I am glad his suffering is done, and I pray for peace as you go through this difficult time.
Brent Potter
October 11, 2010
My condolences to Oates Family. He was great father figure in Deaf world. He'll be dearly missed. Will never forget you, Sammy Marvin Oates, Sr. Long Live Oates! From Brent Potter and family.
Portia Weed
October 11, 2010
I never met Sammy, Sr, but I have heard wonderful stories about him through Jodi and friends in Austin. It is clear he was popular both on TSD campus and outside TSD campus. My deepest and sincere condolence to Oates family on loss of husband, father, and grandfather.
Portia
Debbie Lindsey
October 10, 2010
Dear Oates Family,
Angels will take care of Sammy Sr... Pray for your family... He will be missed!!
David Burleson
October 10, 2010
Dear Brenda & Family, I was extremely saddened to hear of Sammy's passing. He and I were childhood friends and spent many hours over at Stacy Swimming Pool, exploring the creek below Travis Heights Elementary School, and playing tag with all the neighborhood kids. Sammy will always be remembered for his quick smile, his tremendous athletic abilities, and strong character. Please accept my most sincerest condolences on this sad occasion.
Tom Baden
October 10, 2010
I join Eddie Fleming (of St. Ed's) in remembering Sammy Oates as the finest athlete against whom our school played(Concordia High School from the north side of Austin). I especially remember his infections smile ... and a trip to the track meet in Waco (?) on which Concordia and TSD shared a "yellow hound" school bus. On another track and field occasion, while competing in the shot put, Sammy went over to the dash competition and won the 100-yard-dash. Upon returning to the shot put competition, he "asked" what the current long toss was. When informed, he promptly placed the shot in his left hand and "put" it farther than the current leading throw ... then transfered the shot to his right hand and "put" it about ten feet farther than he did with his left hand. He then "complained" because the officials would not give him both the first and second place ribbons - first for his right-hand effort; second for his left hand effort.
Sena M
October 10, 2010
Dear Oates Family,
Sammy Sr. has been loved by many people that he knew. He has inspired many others. WE will greatly miss him however we know he s home in Heaven with Jesus. I've known Sammy Jr for years.. He will be sorely missed . May God be with you in the time of your grief but let the joy of Heavens with thousands of Angels sing in heaven as they proclaim us going into God's kingdom.
God bless you all
Sena
Julia Eckber
October 10, 2010
Dear Brenda and family,
Sammy was the first one to introduce me into football would. I became a real fan of the TSD football and he was the spcial person that I was glad to know. I missed him for his inspiration and a wonderful smile.
Cathy & Fred Simerka
October 10, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
October 10, 2010
Brenda and Family,
I also was a part of the group of Swimmers in Austin. I remember Sammy from East Avenue pool. He taught me so much about competative swimming. I so enjoyed those times with Sammy. He was so special. I will never forget his smile and his enthusiasm. Please know that there are so many who will never forget Sammy and the fun times we all shared.
Jusy Tucker Pahl, San Antonio texas
Sammy Oates at East Avenue pool
Ann Royal
October 10, 2010
Brenda and family,
I also was part of the group of swimmers here in Austin and Sammy became a very good friend during our high school years. I remember fun times at Deep Eddy and East Avenue swimming pools.
I submitted a picture of Sammy from those years.
Your family has lost a wonderful man and his many friends also mourn the loss.
Hold close to your heart all of the great times you all had as a family.
My most sincere condolences to you.
Ann Tucker Royal
Sammy at East Avenue pool
Ann Tucker Royal
October 10, 2010
October 10, 2010
Mr. Oates was a patient whom i saw on a regular basis, and i must say i will miss his smile and sweet personality! heaven has a new angel- jb
Ann Pennington
October 10, 2010
The Pennington family, Ann, Blair and Stacy, share your loss. I will never forget how Sammy would act like he was blowing up a minnow into a big fish. He was special.
October 10, 2010
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO BRENDA AND HER CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. NOW HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH JESUS AND NOT MORE SUFFER. TAKE CARE!
MARY JO (BOEER) STEVENS, WEIMAR, TEXAS
Sharon Hassell
October 10, 2010
My deepest and sincere condolence for your family as you honor and cherish the life of Sammy, such a wonderful and warm man who is very loved by so many. His smile and love of life will be missed, but know that he made a huge impact on everyone he touched. Much love to you all and we will never forget this truly great man.
Carol McGuire
October 10, 2010
May the love of God, friends and family carry you through your grief.
Love, Carol & Jeffery McGuire
Vincent Guarino
October 9, 2010
Fifty-five years later the unique sound of Sammie joyfully yelling across Deep Eddy pool during Austin Aquatic Club workouts is still with me. He was our merry prankster. That he is gone is a sorrow.
Max & Dorothy Floyd
October 9, 2010
Dear Brenda & family, Our Deep Sympathy are with you. May this sorrwful time allow you to reflect you all the joy that you once shared with your departed loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and comfort..In His Love, Max and Dorothy Floyd
Billy Stout
October 9, 2010
Sorry for your loss...he was a good man...He was my favorite football player....I will always remember him...He will be missed...
Mark Valimont
October 9, 2010
He will be missed.
Mark Valimont
October 9, 2010
He will be missed.
Katie (Butler) Stockton
October 9, 2010
Dear Brenda and family,
So sorry for your loss...please accept my deepest condolences. His friendly smile and hug will never be forgotten. He was the athlete hero! Here is my (((Hug))) to you and your family.
Mary Tippett
October 9, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy to the Oates family and prayer are with you all.
Mary Faye (Crenshaw) Tippett
Jo Ellen Hall
October 9, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Michael Byram
October 9, 2010
Brenda, Jodi, Toni, and Sammy, Jr, I am sorry about your recent loss. It is hard to describe words. I remembered meeting him in high school in 1980's. When I met him first time, I first said "wow!" He was first deaf parent of deaf children I met ever. After meeting him, I knew deaf parents of deaf children existed. I saw him many times. I ever talked to him sometimes. Thank you, Sammy!
Barbara Duve
October 9, 2010
To Families of the Oates, I am truely sorry for your loss of father, husband, uncle, grandpa, brother and friendship, he is truely lovely guy and very easily care so we do dearly miss him so much. God be with your family. love you...Barbara
Mr and Mrs Raymond Storey
October 8, 2010
Sorry to hear about Sammy. God take care of him and no suffer long time. He have time to go to heaven.
Betty and Raymond Storey
Jody Van Slyke
October 8, 2010
Sammy and I were in the same Sunday School class and he brought great warmth and inquisitiveness and I really enjoyed his presence. I am saddened by our loss because I feel that I had more to learn from him but I know that God had better plans for him. May God guide the family in their grief and bless them as they move forward in the legacy of Sammy.
Ray Nye, Sr
October 8, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Angel Spivey Smith
October 8, 2010
We will keep pray for him and now he peace with Jesus s hand walking and May the Lord be with Oates family, Pray for them.
Angel and Joe Smith
Maryland
Ken Lastinger
October 8, 2010
Jodi & Deb, Travis, Sami Jo, Kathy, Brenda, Toni, & Sammy Jr.,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your families' Patriarch. My only wish is that the Lord God Bless You All, and give y'all comfort at this trying time. I haven't met Sammy Jr. or Toni yet… so Jodi, let them know who I am, and that I've also faced a major losses twice after a long illnesses in the family, and I realize that there will be both sad and happy moments for y'all in the coming months. Family coming together to support each other is so important in the coming weeks and months. Please don't hesitate to ask for my help with any little problems you encounter, weather it be a flat tire or a flat spirit, I'll do whatever I can to make your lives more comfortable, and enjoyable in the coming months. Brenda, I too have had to say good-bye to my Best Friend of more than 40 years, in the coming months and Holidays please remember that Sammy would want you to get out and be involved in those things that can bring you joy and happiness.
Sincerely,
Ken Lastinger
October 8, 2010
My breath was taken away this morning as I saw the picture of Sammy in the obituaries this morning. Tears streamed down my face as I recalled the many, many memories that I have of Sammy when we both swam for Austin Aquatic Club. I was so young - but I see now only 8 years younger than Sammy, and I absolutely thought that he was the most wonderful person I had ever met. I vividly remember the bus trips to swim meets, and I would sit in the back of the bus and ask Sammy to teach me sign language. I think now that I really just wanted to be near such a hero to me. I might have been 8/9 years old.
Your husband, dad, granddad, friend, etc. was a very special man. I know that you know this, and I am sure that I knew it 50+ years ago. I cherish my memories of Sammy, and I grieve for your loss.
God love you all,
Peggy
Jack Clifton
October 8, 2010
I will continue praying for Sammy's soul. Sammy was well liked and loved by everyone he knew. He will be sorely missed by everyone, whose heart Sammy touched and who he loved.
My thought and prayer are with you at the hour of mourning.
October 8, 2010
Be Grace with family He is great guy that I ever know.. Pray for ur family and watch over you all .. Harleybob
James Welch
October 8, 2010
I worked with Sammy for many years , and got to know the rest of the family thru work and the Deaf Olympic . You can say enought about man, he was always cheeriful and willing to help. He was a real joy to know and to work with. All our Condolences to the family - James & Janice Welch.
frank segura
October 8, 2010
I was one of the lucky ones to watch Sammy play sports, I got to know him through other friends (Ed), great person, very friendly, South Austin will miss his great smile.
Cindy Fisher
October 8, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Pray for your family and friends.. I always love you and your family.
October 8, 2010
I knew Sammy Oates as the best athelete I ever played against in highschool .
I remember his graciousness in victory and the big smile he would give his teammates and opponents after another of his many touchdowns.
As I recall , he became an All American end at Hardin Simmons , playing under Sammy Baugh.
My condolences to his family and teammates . Happy hunting , Sammy.
Eddie Fleming , St. Edwards High school
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