The Pursuit of God Transformation Center in Frayser congregated for the first Sunday service since the tragic loss of Pastor Ricky Floyd, who was fatally shot outside of Momma's Kitchen and Bar in South Memphis. According to Action News 5, the service featured a worship and praise session, with Pastor Monty Weatherall noting, "You may not understand what's all this carrying on is about, why aren't we all on the floor and wiped out and fainted? Because we don't grieve like those who don't have no hope."
During the emotional gathering, Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell, who regarded Floyd as a father figure, highlighted the pastor's impact on him and the community. Expressing his determination to sustain Floyd's vision, he addressed the congregation, saying, “He wanted to see economic development to happen right here in the bay, in Frayser,” as reported by Action News 5.
Following Floyd's death last Wednesday, Samantha Marion, 42, was charged with voluntary manslaughter; her bond was set at $100,000, with prosecutors noting the two did not have prior acquaintance, details supported by FOX13 Memphis. A police affidavit mentions an argument at the bar and restaurant before the shooting.
Members of the Pursuit of God Church are determined to persevere through their mourning, promising to uphold Floyd's legacy. Dr. Telisa Franklin told WREG, "We gone keep that legacy going of our leader, our pastor, my friend, my twin – that he loved God, and he loved God’s people," and despite the tears, the sentiment within their ranks is clear: "We grieve, we mourn, we cry, we ask questions," but they assert resolutely, "But when we get through with the questions, we don’t grieve like those who have no hope."
