The Broken Heart Ministries Church will be holding a remembrance for Pastor Floyd Eugene Coburn, a lifelong resident of Ponca City who pastored at the church from 1994 to 1996. Pastor Coburn passed away on Aug. 25, 2006 at the Ponca City Medical Center at the age of 52.

He was born Oct. 21, 1953 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He grew up and attended school in Ponca City High School and was two-time state wrestling champ. He continued wrestling at Rogers State College in Claremore, Oklahoma, where he earned his associate’s degree.

Pastor Coburn grew up in the Martin Temple CME Church where he felt called to preach and teach at an early age and was ordained into the ministry. He loved sharing the gospel and praying for people.

Pastor Coburn is described as having “never met a stranger.” He simply loved everyone. Being around people brought him so much joy. He purchased the former Martin Temple Church building and established Broken Heart Ministries. At one time Pastor Floyd served as chaplain for the Ponca City Police Department. The members and family of Broken Heart Ministries are having a remembrance service at the Ponca City Church, 701 West Chestnut St., Ponca City, Oklahoma 76401 on Aug. 7 at 3:30 pm.

Pastor Floyd Coburn will be honored for all his work in the community, the City of Ponca City and the State of Oklahoma. His life’s work has been the spiritual growth of every parishioner at Broken Heart Ministries, as well as the Community.