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Alfred Oliver "Al" Lykins
2 Sep 1927 – 23 Nov 2022
| Birth | 2 Sep 1927 |
| Death | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Cemetery | Austin Memorial Park Cemetery Austin , Travis County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Knobby on 01 Dec 2022 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/246090388 |
Bio
Alfred "Al" Oliver Lykins went to be with his Lord on November 23, 2022. He was born on September 2nd, 1927, to Frances and Homer Lykins. At age 4, he lost his mother. His dad was left with 3 girls and 2 boys to raise as a single dad. Al graduated from Georgetown high school and then served in the U.S. Navy. After moving to Austin, he went to work at Checker Front Grocery Store and met Mildred Sunberg, who introduced him to her daughter Joan. Joan and Alfred were married on March 22, 1951, at First Evangelical Free Church in Austin. On December 29th, 1952, they had a daughter, Cheryl Jo. Then on March 14th, 1957, they had a son, Gary Steven. Al worked for the Texas Land Office and the Railroad Commission of Texas, where he was the supervisor of central records. In March of 1966, Al opened his own business, Records Research, an oil and gas consultant company. Popo, as he was also known, was blessed with two grandchildren, Tamra in January 1972 and Duane in July 1977. He also enjoyed spending time with his many great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Evangelical Free Church of Austin, where he served as trustee, church chairman and an elder. He was an avid bass fisherman and a member of the Austin Christian Bass Club. Eventually, he caught Walter, his name for the big bass. He won many trophies for fishing, showing how successful he was.
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- Beulah Ada Lykins Kelley 1916–2013
- Roxie Lydia Lykins Burklund 1920–2013
- Charlotte "Lottie" Lykins Dittrich 1921–2017
- Raymond Leonard Lykins 1924–2020
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