‘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.

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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.

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