Richard Lee “Buck” Lykins

Richard Lee “Buck” Lykins, 88, of Kenova, WV, beloved father, brother, grandfather, friend, and child of God passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born July 12, 1935 to the late Moody D. and Dora Salyers Lykins. Buck graduated from Buffalo High School and joined the U.S. Army where he was honorably discharged after his term of duty was complete. Members of the Barboursville American Legion Post will conduct graveside military rites. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Lewis Lykins. Together they raised two children, Frances and Richard, Jr. Buck worked for and retired from Novamont. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; and four sisters, Marie Lycan, Ethel Michaels, Lois Jones and Peggy Wellman. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Frances (Jimmy) Bloss; a son and his wife, Richard Lee (Karrie) Lykins, Jr.; three grandchildren, Alexandria (Micaiah) Branch, Joshua Lykins and Rachel Lykins; his great granddaughter, Olive Branch; and three sisters and their husbands, Jean (David) Jones, Georgia (Larry) Smith and Judy (Steve) Fields; and many other nieces and nephews and special friends. Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Funeral services will begin immediately following at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.