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Choir members react to tributes during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Choir members react to tributes during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known …

Published on May 24, 2024
Reginald Smith, Jr., sings during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Reginald Smith, Jr., sings during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for …

Published on May 24, 2024
Rev. William "Bill" Lawson's daughters Cheryl Lawson, left, Melanie Lawson and Roxanne Lawson speak about their father during a celebration honoring him at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Houston. Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate Houston, Texas, and worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, died on May 14.

Rev. William "Bill" Lawson's daughters Cheryl Lawson, left, Melanie Lawson and Roxanne Lawson speak about their father during a celebration honoring him at Wheeler Avenue …

Published on May 24, 2024
Rev. William “Bill” Lawson’s daughters Cheryl Lawson, left, Melanie Lawson, Roxanne Lawson speak about their father during a celebration in honor of Rev. William “Bill” Lawson at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Rev. William “Bill” Lawson’s daughters Cheryl Lawson, left, Melanie Lawson, Roxanne Lawson speak about their father during a celebration in honor of Rev. William “Bill” …

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
The Rev. Joel Osteen, left, and Dr. Abdul Haley Muhammad listen to tributes during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

The Rev. Joel Osteen, left, and Dr. Abdul Haley Muhammad listen to tributes during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson …

Published on May 24, 2024
Former Mayor Sylvester Turner, from left, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Commissioner Rodney Ellis attend the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Former Mayor Sylvester Turner, from left, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Commissioner Rodney Ellis attend the celebration of life services for The Rev. …

Published on May 24, 2024
County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, from left, Rep. Al Green and Mayor John Whitmire attend the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, from left, Rep. Al Green and Mayor John Whitmire attend the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson …

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
Dr. Barbara Williams speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Dr. Barbara Williams speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist …

Published on May 24, 2024
The Rev. Joel Osteen speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

The Rev. Joel Osteen speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known …

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
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Published on May 24, 2024
Dr. Abdul Haley Muhammad speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Dr. Abdul Haley Muhammad speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known …

Published on May 24, 2024
Rabbi David Lyon speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Rabbi David Lyon speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for …

Published on May 24, 2024
Kirk Whalum plays a song on the saxophone during the celebration of life for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Kirk Whalum plays a song on the saxophone during the celebration of life for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in …

Published on May 24, 2024
Historic photos are shown during a video tribute for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Historic photos are shown during a video tribute for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a …

Published on May 24, 2024
Historic photos are shown during a video tribute for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Historic photos are shown during a video tribute for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a …

Published on May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
Former Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Friday, May 24, 2024 in Houston. Known for being a “Houston’s Pastor,” Lawson was the founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church who helped lead the Houston’s racial desegregation in the 1960s and continued to be a civil rights leader and spiritual guide throughout his life. He retired from the pulpit in 2004, but remained active in the church until his death on May 14 at age 95.

Former Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks during the celebration of life services for The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson in the sanctuary of the original Wheeler Avenue …

Published on May 24, 2024

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