Pastor Ricky Floyd , a beloved minister, husband, father and friend, was laid to rest on Friday in Memphis. And while the service was at times tinged with sadness about the death of a man heralded as a community advocate, it was also a celebration of his life’s work, work that many speakers encouraged those assembled to carry on themselves.
The dozens of speakers praised his faith, his steadfast friendship, his commitment to community and his love of Memphis, especially Frayser.
The homegoing celebration was a recognition of Floyd’s life and achievements as a pastor, friend, husband, father and community member. His family was comforted, praised, prayed over and thanked during the hours-long service…