Funeral service held for Rev. William ‘Bill’ Lawson of the Houston Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Remembering Rev. William ‘Bill’ Lawson: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church founder connected with youth in an extraordinary way (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
‘A Gentle Giant’ HOUSTON – That’s how many people will remember the life and legacy of the one and only, Reverend William Bill Lawson.
Rev. Lawson passed away last week, on May 14.
SEE ALSO: Houston civil rights icon, founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. William ‘Bill’ Lawson, dies at 95
He was known in our community as a gentle giant, who spoke few words but when he did speak, the entire world listened.
The final celebration of life was held at the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m.
SEE ALSO: ‘He thought about me’: Despite being an elder, Houston’s Rev. Bill Lawson connected with youth in an extraordinary way
SEE ALSO: Before his death, Rev. William ‘Bill’ Lawson shared how he wants to be remembered through his legacy
If you have any stories of Rev. William Lawson, please comment below or share pictures/videos at Click2Pins.com. Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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