At 103 years young, Dr. Marvin Lee Lykins continues to inspire everyone around him with a remarkable life rooted in service, compassion, and creativity. This Tuesday, residents, team members, and family at Oakmont of Brookside will come together to celebrate Dr. Lykins’ extraordinary birthday and a legacy that spans more than a century.
Adding to the celebration, Rhodesia Ransom will visit Oakmont of Brookside to present Dr. Lykins with a special certificate recognizing his lifetime of service and lasting contributions to medicine and the community.
Dr. Lykins’ journey is nothing short of inspiring. During World War II, he served in Europe as a medical technician while completing his pre-med studies, even participating in amphibious beach landing training. After the war, he accepted his first civilian medical position at a hospital in Munich, marking the beginning of a distinguished career in healing and care…