COMAIR 5191: A YEAR LATER
Charles Lykins, 46
Naples, Fla.
A 'close... loving family'
Charles Lykins, a Winchester, Ky., native, owned a sign company in Florida where he lived with his wife and two young children. He was in Lexington to play golf and visit with friends and family, a friend said last year.
Recent calls to family members were not returned, and a Miami attorney representing the family said they would not comment.
"This truly was a remarkably close, cohesive, loving family and ... it seems like the idyllic marriage, family," attorney Steven C. Marks said.
Charles M. "Charlie" Lykins, born September 6, 1959, left us tragically on August 27, 2006 in Lexington, KY on Comair 5191. Charlie was born in Winchester, KY and has been a resident of Naples since 1965. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in business. Those he leaves behind hold close to their hearts his character, integrity, guidance, unselfishness, and his unwavering desire to think of others before himself. He was a gentleman whose kindness, love and humor drew others to him and made them feel comfortable, and we are privileged to have shared his life. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Lykins. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Karen; his two beautiful children, Alexander and Ashlee; his mother, Mary Lykins of Naples; his two brothers, Pete and Tony of Naples; and his two sisters, Teresa Gilbert of Springhill, TN and Mary Lee Hummer of Glen Allen, VA. He also leaves behind his uncle and aunt, Don and Brenda McMurry of Winchester, KY; his aunt, Linda Centers of Winchester, KY; along with many nieces and nephews, cousins and a long list of wonderful friends. Charlie was actively involved in many community activities, many of which were with his children. He was also an avid golfer. Charlie had a private pilots license and was one of the most knowledgeable, safe and experienced pilots at his level. He enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, loved to fish from the Naples Pier, and also loved boating. May he walk in God's presence, bask in the glory, and sing with the angels until we see him again. Charles Lykins moved from Winchester to Naples, Fla., when he was 6, but he kept close ties with family members here.
"We talked twice a day, every day," said his uncle Don McMurry, in Winchester. "I probably wouldn't have been much closer to a flesh-and-blood son."
An excellent golfer, Lykins, 46, was in Winchester over the weekend to play in a tournament with McMurry at the Winchester Country Club. The tournament was canceled, "but he said I'll come and play golf for a few days anyway," McMurry said. Lykins visited friends and went to a family birthday party for McMurry's son-in-law Saturday night.
Lykins decided to leave earlier on Sunday that he had planned, and the change put him on Comair Flight 5191. "He wanted to get home and have dinner with his family," McMurry said.
Lykins leaves his wife Karen and children Alexander, 7, and Ashlee , 5.
Lykins came back to Kentucky and lived with McMurry and his wife, Brenda, his freshman year at the University of Kentucky, but transferred to the University of Florida, where he graduated. But he came back to visit once or twice a year, his uncle said.
Lykins loved people and knew thousands of people in Naples, said close friend and business partner Bobby Sullivan. "He grew up here, graduated from high school and was a very successful businessman."
"I didn't matter if you had billions or had little or nothing, he would treat you the same," McMurry said.
Lykins started Lykins Signtek, which became an industry leader in southwest Florida for architectural signs and large mailboxes for residential communities, Sullivan said.
The two played golf every Saturday and ate lunch together three or four times a week. Last year they started BuzzOff Mosquito pest control system. "What makes this loss so hard is Charlie had no agenda," Sullivan said. "He was a good father, a good husband, a good friend, and it stopped right there."
Taking a deep breath, he added, "I'm gonna miss my buddy."
Charles Lykins: A friend and a family man
Charles Lykins, 46
Naples, Fla.
A 'close... loving family'
Charles Lykins, a Winchester, Ky., native, owned a sign company in Florida where he lived with his wife and two young children. He was in Lexington to play golf and visit with friends and family, a friend said last year.
Recent calls to family members were not returned, and a Miami attorney representing the family said they would not comment.
"This truly was a remarkably close, cohesive, loving family and ... it seems like the idyllic marriage, family," attorney Steven C. Marks said.
Charles M. "Charlie" Lykins, born September 6, 1959, left us tragically on August 27, 2006 in Lexington, KY on Comair 5191. Charlie was born in Winchester, KY and has been a resident of Naples since 1965. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in business. Those he leaves behind hold close to their hearts his character, integrity, guidance, unselfishness, and his unwavering desire to think of others before himself. He was a gentleman whose kindness, love and humor drew others to him and made them feel comfortable, and we are privileged to have shared his life. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Lykins. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Karen; his two beautiful children, Alexander and Ashlee; his mother, Mary Lykins of Naples; his two brothers, Pete and Tony of Naples; and his two sisters, Teresa Gilbert of Springhill, TN and Mary Lee Hummer of Glen Allen, VA. He also leaves behind his uncle and aunt, Don and Brenda McMurry of Winchester, KY; his aunt, Linda Centers of Winchester, KY; along with many nieces and nephews, cousins and a long list of wonderful friends. Charlie was actively involved in many community activities, many of which were with his children. He was also an avid golfer. Charlie had a private pilots license and was one of the most knowledgeable, safe and experienced pilots at his level. He enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, loved to fish from the Naples Pier, and also loved boating. May he walk in God's presence, bask in the glory, and sing with the angels until we see him again. Charles Lykins moved from Winchester to Naples, Fla., when he was 6, but he kept close ties with family members here.
"We talked twice a day, every day," said his uncle Don McMurry, in Winchester. "I probably wouldn't have been much closer to a flesh-and-blood son."
An excellent golfer, Lykins, 46, was in Winchester over the weekend to play in a tournament with McMurry at the Winchester Country Club. The tournament was canceled, "but he said I'll come and play golf for a few days anyway," McMurry said. Lykins visited friends and went to a family birthday party for McMurry's son-in-law Saturday night.
Lykins decided to leave earlier on Sunday that he had planned, and the change put him on Comair Flight 5191. "He wanted to get home and have dinner with his family," McMurry said.
Lykins leaves his wife Karen and children Alexander, 7, and Ashlee , 5.
Lykins came back to Kentucky and lived with McMurry and his wife, Brenda, his freshman year at the University of Kentucky, but transferred to the University of Florida, where he graduated. But he came back to visit once or twice a year, his uncle said.
Lykins loved people and knew thousands of people in Naples, said close friend and business partner Bobby Sullivan. "He grew up here, graduated from high school and was a very successful businessman."
"I didn't matter if you had billions or had little or nothing, he would treat you the same," McMurry said.
Lykins started Lykins Signtek, which became an industry leader in southwest Florida for architectural signs and large mailboxes for residential communities, Sullivan said.
The two played golf every Saturday and ate lunch together three or four times a week. Last year they started BuzzOff Mosquito pest control system. "What makes this loss so hard is Charlie had no agenda," Sullivan said. "He was a good father, a good husband, a good friend, and it stopped right there."
Taking a deep breath, he added, "I'm gonna miss my buddy."
Charles Lykins: A friend and a family man
COMAIR 5191: A YEAR LATER
Charles Lykins, 46
Naples, Fla.
A 'close... loving family'
Charles Lykins, a Winchester, Ky., native, owned a sign company in Florida where he lived with his wife and two young children. He was in Lexington to play golf and visit with friends and family, a friend said last year.
Recent calls to family members were not returned, and a Miami attorney representing the family said they would not comment.
"This truly was a remarkably close, cohesive, loving family and ... it seems like the idyllic marriage, family," attorney Steven C. Marks said.
Charles M. "Charlie" Lykins, born September 6, 1959, left us tragically on August 27, 2006 in Lexington, KY on Comair 5191. Charlie was born in Winchester, KY and has been a resident of Naples since 1965. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in business. Those he leaves behind hold close to their hearts his character, integrity, guidance, unselfishness, and his unwavering desire to think of others before himself. He was a gentleman whose kindness, love and humor drew others to him and made them feel comfortable, and we are privileged to have shared his life. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Lykins. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Karen; his two beautiful children, Alexander and Ashlee; his mother, Mary Lykins of Naples; his two brothers, Pete and Tony of Naples; and his two sisters, Teresa Gilbert of Springhill, TN and Mary Lee Hummer of Glen Allen, VA. He also leaves behind his uncle and aunt, Don and Brenda McMurry of Winchester, KY; his aunt, Linda Centers of Winchester, KY; along with many nieces and nephews, cousins and a long list of wonderful friends. Charlie was actively involved in many community activities, many of which were with his children. He was also an avid golfer. Charlie had a private pilots license and was one of the most knowledgeable, safe and experienced pilots at his level. He enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, loved to fish from the Naples Pier, and also loved boating. May he walk in God's presence, bask in the glory, and sing with the angels until we see him again. Charles Lykins moved from Winchester to Naples, Fla., when he was 6, but he kept close ties with family members here.
"We talked twice a day, every day," said his uncle Don McMurry, in Winchester. "I probably wouldn't have been much closer to a flesh-and-blood son."
An excellent golfer, Lykins, 46, was in Winchester over the weekend to play in a tournament with McMurry at the Winchester Country Club. The tournament was canceled, "but he said I'll come and play golf for a few days anyway," McMurry said. Lykins visited friends and went to a family birthday party for McMurry's son-in-law Saturday night.
Lykins decided to leave earlier on Sunday that he had planned, and the change put him on Comair Flight 5191. "He wanted to get home and have dinner with his family," McMurry said.
Lykins leaves his wife Karen and children Alexander, 7, and Ashlee , 5.
Lykins came back to Kentucky and lived with McMurry and his wife, Brenda, his freshman year at the University of Kentucky, but transferred to the University of Florida, where he graduated. But he came back to visit once or twice a year, his uncle said.
Lykins loved people and knew thousands of people in Naples, said close friend and business partner Bobby Sullivan. "He grew up here, graduated from high school and was a very successful businessman."
"I didn't matter if you had billions or had little or nothing, he would treat you the same," McMurry said.
Lykins started Lykins Signtek, which became an industry leader in southwest Florida for architectural signs and large mailboxes for residential communities, Sullivan said.
The two played golf every Saturday and ate lunch together three or four times a week. Last year they started BuzzOff Mosquito pest control system. "What makes this loss so hard is Charlie had no agenda," Sullivan said. "He was a good father, a good husband, a good friend, and it stopped right there."
Taking a deep breath, he added, "I'm gonna miss my buddy."
Charles Lykins: A friend and a family man
Charles Lykins, 46
Naples, Fla.
A 'close... loving family'
Charles Lykins, a Winchester, Ky., native, owned a sign company in Florida where he lived with his wife and two young children. He was in Lexington to play golf and visit with friends and family, a friend said last year.
Recent calls to family members were not returned, and a Miami attorney representing the family said they would not comment.
"This truly was a remarkably close, cohesive, loving family and ... it seems like the idyllic marriage, family," attorney Steven C. Marks said.
Charles M. "Charlie" Lykins, born September 6, 1959, left us tragically on August 27, 2006 in Lexington, KY on Comair 5191. Charlie was born in Winchester, KY and has been a resident of Naples since 1965. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in business. Those he leaves behind hold close to their hearts his character, integrity, guidance, unselfishness, and his unwavering desire to think of others before himself. He was a gentleman whose kindness, love and humor drew others to him and made them feel comfortable, and we are privileged to have shared his life. Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Lykins. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Karen; his two beautiful children, Alexander and Ashlee; his mother, Mary Lykins of Naples; his two brothers, Pete and Tony of Naples; and his two sisters, Teresa Gilbert of Springhill, TN and Mary Lee Hummer of Glen Allen, VA. He also leaves behind his uncle and aunt, Don and Brenda McMurry of Winchester, KY; his aunt, Linda Centers of Winchester, KY; along with many nieces and nephews, cousins and a long list of wonderful friends. Charlie was actively involved in many community activities, many of which were with his children. He was also an avid golfer. Charlie had a private pilots license and was one of the most knowledgeable, safe and experienced pilots at his level. He enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, loved to fish from the Naples Pier, and also loved boating. May he walk in God's presence, bask in the glory, and sing with the angels until we see him again. Charles Lykins moved from Winchester to Naples, Fla., when he was 6, but he kept close ties with family members here.
"We talked twice a day, every day," said his uncle Don McMurry, in Winchester. "I probably wouldn't have been much closer to a flesh-and-blood son."
An excellent golfer, Lykins, 46, was in Winchester over the weekend to play in a tournament with McMurry at the Winchester Country Club. The tournament was canceled, "but he said I'll come and play golf for a few days anyway," McMurry said. Lykins visited friends and went to a family birthday party for McMurry's son-in-law Saturday night.
Lykins decided to leave earlier on Sunday that he had planned, and the change put him on Comair Flight 5191. "He wanted to get home and have dinner with his family," McMurry said.
Lykins leaves his wife Karen and children Alexander, 7, and Ashlee , 5.
Lykins came back to Kentucky and lived with McMurry and his wife, Brenda, his freshman year at the University of Kentucky, but transferred to the University of Florida, where he graduated. But he came back to visit once or twice a year, his uncle said.
Lykins loved people and knew thousands of people in Naples, said close friend and business partner Bobby Sullivan. "He grew up here, graduated from high school and was a very successful businessman."
"I didn't matter if you had billions or had little or nothing, he would treat you the same," McMurry said.
Lykins started Lykins Signtek, which became an industry leader in southwest Florida for architectural signs and large mailboxes for residential communities, Sullivan said.
The two played golf every Saturday and ate lunch together three or four times a week. Last year they started BuzzOff Mosquito pest control system. "What makes this loss so hard is Charlie had no agenda," Sullivan said. "He was a good father, a good husband, a good friend, and it stopped right there."
Taking a deep breath, he added, "I'm gonna miss my buddy."
Charles Lykins: A friend and a family man
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