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.

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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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Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

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