George Halsey Murch

Mr. George Halsey Murch, 81, passed on June 1, 2016 at MRMC, after an extended illness.

Halsey or (Hal) Murch was an accomplished horseman spending most of his life with Arabian horses.  He trained and showed them as well as being an AHSA judge.  His love settled on a paint mare called Angel.  He was strongly into natural horsemanship and met few horses he didn’t like. Halsey started his career in the state of Maine at Three Gates Farm, advancing on to Ranch Ruminaja in Michigan, Gaines Arabians in California and Nodoroma Farms here in Ocala, during his career.

He was proud of his children, Craig Murch of Dunnellon, Cindi Murch of Miramar Beach, Steven Murch, deceased of California, and Brian Murch of Orchard Park, NY.  He is survived also by his wife of 63 years, Beverly Worth Murch.

Mr. Murch is survived as well by a sister, Pauline Conley, four grandchildren, Stanley White III, Jacob Murch, Ciara Murch and Kristen Murch, also a great grandson, Zachary White.

A “Gathering” of family and friends will take place, Sunday, June 5, 2016, from 1-5 PM in Dunnellon at the home of Craig Murch.  Further information can be obtained from Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund, 236 Henry Sanford Road, Bridgewater, CN 06752 or www.horsemensdistressfund.com  Condolences may be left for the family at www.robertsofdunnellon.com