The Stockton Record
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Marvin Lee Lykins celebrated his 101th birthday with a party at his home in Oakmont of Brookside on Wednesday, Jan. 17 .
"He's kind, one of the kindest people I know, and thoughtful," said Lykins ' daughter, Diana Larson .
Lykins was born on Jan. 20, 1923 , in Oklahoma , an only child to Bessie Keeler .
He joined the U.S. Army as a medical technician in 1943 during World War II .
Lykins says he has learned to see the good in people and not be judgmental.
"Learn to like people. I used prejudice against people for their color, their race, their attitude," he said.
"I did my best. I can't cure everybody. I tried, but I don't expect to.".
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