Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate houston and worked with the rev. Martin luther king jr. During the civil rights movement, has. Lawson passed away, leaving behind a legacy of profound influence and inspiration. His life’s work continues to inspire those who strive for a more. 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. Lawson, founder of houston’s wheeler avenue baptist church, died tuesday. He was 95 years old. “we are so grateful to god for the life and. Lawson, a civil rights icon who was also known as houston's pastor and the founder of wheeler avenue baptist church, died tuesday.
