Mr. Albert James Hickland, better known as "Jim" age 66, of Laurel Springs died Friday morning, April 24, 2009 at his home. A private service will be held. He was born in Miami Beach, Florida on Monday, May 18, 1942 to the late Albert and Dorothy Witters Hickland. He was an Entrepreneur Mr. Hickland is survived by his wife, Flossie Hickland; a son, James Hickland and wife, Mary Ann Campbell, of Raleigh; a daughter, Laura Hurst, of Charlotte; a brother, Mike Hickland of Brandon, Florida; two grandchildren, Drew Hickland and Justin Hickland, both of Raleigh; and several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: High Country Healthcare Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to Christian Children's Fund, PO Box 26507, Richmond, VA 23261-6507 or University of Florida Foundation, PO Box 14425, Gainesville, FL 32604.