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John Lykes Obituary
Born Jan. 2, 1945. Died Feb. 16, 2005. Artist, actor, philosopher and friend extraordinaire. Survived by brothers, Jimmie Lykes and Gary Martgam. A memorial celebration will be held Sunday, March 20th, at 12 noon, in Santa Monica, CA on the bluffs at Ocean and Montana St.
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Jim Hannefield
September 26, 2024
John, I will never forget our adventures in highschool. You were a great friend.
Rob Ingersoll
March 19, 2005
Thanks for all the great conversations John, I'll miss them everyday.
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