Lawrence Edwin Lykins, 85, of Waco, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 15. Memorial services will be 2 pm Monday, December 23 at theFirst Baptist Church in Elm Mott with Rev. Jack Bodenhamer officiating. Mr. Lykins was born Feb. 25, 1928 in Waco, to Alvin Bryan and Ruby Elizabeth (McWhirter) Lykins. He served in the Army and married Helen Eunice Tracey on November 30, 1946. He was a principal at Gholson ISD from 1964 to 1970. He was also a farmer for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 1999; and a son, Robert Lykins, in 2009. Survivors include his children, Lawrence Bryan Lykins of Bellmead, Robin Lykins of Waco, Lorna Reinhardt of Bellmead and Helen "Holly" Lykins of Waco; and one grandchild, Talita Lykins, most recently of Wheaton, llinois.