James Hice

Mr. James Henry Hice, age 76 of Murphy, NC, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, GA. James was born Sunday, March 15, 1931 in Marion Co., IN to the late William Henry Hice and the late Sulla Ferman Hice. He was a member of the Cherokee Hills Men's Club, a private pilot, and had many other creative talents. James was a founding partner of Laser System Centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, making the first commercial laser out of his basement. Along with golfing, flying model airplanes were James hobbies.

Survivors include: wife, Beverly Hice of the home, daughter & son-in-law, Darcy & Daniel Hault of Fenton, Michigan, son & daughter-in-law, Steven & Diane Hice of Grand Blanc, Michigan, brother & sister-in-law, John & Margie Hice of Linden, Michigan, grandchildren Erin, Ryan, Darren, Clayton and Jordan, and great-grandchild Lauren.

A Gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 6 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to American Cancer Society Lung Cancer Research division: PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. or www.cancer.org.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com