Webhouston politicians, religious leaders and community give rev. Bill lawson a touching sendoff at church he founded. Story by andrew dansby, staff writer.

Bill lawson's contributions to the civil rights movement, his community, and his involvement with the rothko chapel are remembered and. Webby the time he died at 95 tuesday morning, he was the rev. Lawson, the founding pastor of wheeler avenue baptist church, a strong voice for. Webhouston — the rev. William “bill” lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate houston and worked with the rev. Webhouston (ap) — the rev. William “bill” lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate houston and worked with the rev.

William “bill” lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate houston and worked with the rev. Webhouston (ap) — the rev. William “bill” lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate houston and worked with the rev. Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate houston and worked with the rev. Martin luther king jr. Lawson was a pivotal figure in the civil rights era, making a name for himself amongst notable other leaders such as john lewis, jesse jackson, and his. Lawson, a civil rights icon who was also known as houston's pastor and the founder of wheeler avenue baptist church, died tuesday.

Lawson was a pivotal figure in the civil rights era, making a name for himself amongst notable other leaders such as john lewis, jesse jackson, and his. Lawson, a civil rights icon who was also known as houston's pastor and the founder of wheeler avenue baptist church, died tuesday.