Murrel Hines, age 88, of High Springs, FL passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. Murrel was born on March 7, 1930 in Gilchrist County, FL to the late Walter Isaac Hines and Vina Douglas Hines Hardee. He was a lifetime farmer and rancher in Gilchrist County and was an active member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon.
On August 10th, 1947, he married the love of his life, Betty. In his spare time, Murrel enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding horses, and most importantly, spending time with his family. He had a passion for horses and a love of farming that he passed onto his sons and grandchildren.
He was very well known in the community and was loved by many. He had many nicknames over the years, but his favorite was when his grandchildren called him Papa, Grandpa, or Grandpapa. In 1969 the Gilchrist County Farm Bureau presented his family The Outstanding Farm Family in Gilchrist County.
In 2018, the Gilchrist Soil and Water Conservation District awarded him the Conservation Stewardship Award. Murrel was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Isaac Hines and Vina Douglas Hines Hardee; his son Chris Hines and daughter-in-law Jean Hines; brothers Willard Hines and Mervin Hines; and sisters Avine Koon and Lois Watson. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 71 years, Betty J Hines; his sons Butch (Connie) Hines of High Springs, FL and David (Emily) Hines of High Springs, FL; his grandchildren Michelle Hines of Gainesville, FL, Brandon (Keisha) Hines of Newnan, GA, Derrick (Kimi) Hines of High Springs, FL, Haley (Luis) Montalvo of Minneola, FL, Amanda Hines Parker of High Springs, FL, and Whitney Hines of High Springs, FL; 7 great grandchildren with one more due in June and 1 great-great grandchild due in March; one sister Margie Bartolotto of High Springs, FL; one brother Robert (Annette) Hines of High Springs, FL; one sister-in-law Barbara Hines of Trenton, FL; one brother-in-law Jack Koon of High Springs, FL and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Mt.
Pleasant Baptist at 2:00 pm with graveside immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the building fund at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 14105 NW 298th St, High Springs, FL 32643 386-454-2161.
Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050 and Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Murrel Hines please visit our Sympathy Store.
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