Lawson, a civil rights icon who was also known as houston's pastor and the founder of wheeler avenue baptist church, died tuesday.

Webon friday morning ahead of his congregational service, many longtime church members shared how theyโ€™ll always remember their pastor who captivated them with his thought.

Webwith a man who stood on faith and believed in peace at the helm, wabc quickly became a vital part of the community.

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William bill lawson, the founder of wheeler avenue baptist church who helped desegregate houston in the 1960s and befriended martin luther king jr.

Lawson was a voice of reason that many.

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