Michael Louis Horvath

Michael L. Horvath, Sr., 69, of Carrabelle, FL, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at Big Bend Hospice on May 12, 2016. Known to friends and family as Mike, he was born July 30, 1946 in Perry, OH to Louis and Ann Horvath. He graduated from Perry High School in 1965 and joined the Air Force shortly thereafter. He met his future wife, Linda Murray, through a family friend who was a fellow Airman. Mike & Linda were married on September 22, 1967. Two years later, their son and only child, Michael II, was born. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1969, Mike & Linda stayed in Perry until they moved to Carrabelle in 1973 and never left. Mike worked various jobs in Tallahassee before being hired by Buckeye Cellulose Corporation in 1975. He worked there for 12 years, after which he spent many years working for the State of Florida in various capacities before retiring in 2008. He was a proud Mason, serving as Lodge Master and, most recently, the secretary of Curfew Lodge 73 in Carrabelle. He was also the secretary for the Camp Gordon Johnston Association. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, and his bride, Linda. He is survived by his son, Michael (Melissa) Horvath II of Auburn, CA, his four sisters-in law Joyce (Pam) Murray of Tallahassee, FL, Joann Leadon of Tallahassee, FL, Sandra (Robert) Wilisch of Havana, FL, and Catherine Murray of Tallahassee, FL, his brother-in-law, Billy Murray of Carrabelle, FL, and his sister Sue Horvath of Painesville, OH. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, friends, and family in Florida, Ohio, and California who will miss him tremendously. A Memorial Service was held on May 17, 2016 at Bevis Funeral Home-Harvey Young Chapel in Crawfordville, Florida. A private interment of his ashes will be held at a later date at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum Building Fund, PO Box 1334, Carrabelle, FL 32322. David Conn of Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville is assisting the family with arrangements. (850-926-3333 or www.bevisfh.com).

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Michael Louis Horvath

July 30, 1946 - May 12, 2016