June E Lykes Jr.

Temple, Texas to Cara Crabtree and June Lykes Sr. Mr. Lykes graduated from Temple High

School in 1957 and received a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M in 1961.

He married Sue Barton in May of 1961. Mr. Lykes’ successful career included being the

assistant city manager of Waco, Texas. He was the City Manager of Garland and Killeen He

also served as a real estate consultant on many development projects. Mr. Lykes’ happiest

times were spent farming, ranching, hunting and fishing. He hunted and fished in 49 of the 50

United States during his lifetime. June Lykes was a lifelong Methodist and a long standing

member of the Methodist Church in Temple. A small private family memorial will be held. In lieu

of flowers, please make donations to First Methodist Church of Temple.

He was preceded in death by his father, June Lykes Sr, his mother, Cara Crabtree, two sisters,

Cara Lykes, Caralen Rose and brother-in-law Harold Rose. He was also preceded in death by

his son-in-law, Larry Coats. Survivors include his wife, Sue Lykes, his daughter, Lisa Coats, his

daughter, Laine Gage and son-in-law Brian Gage. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Cara

Harper and husband Christopher Harper, Zachary Gage and wife Anna Gage, Jared Coats and

wife Nicole Coats, Delainey McClay and husband Robert McClay, and Abigail Coats. Niece

Dyna Bailey and husband John Bailey as well as 4 great grandchildren plus two on the way.