Lawson was known for his role in the civil rights. Lawson, a civil rights icon who was also known as houston's pastor and the founder of wheeler avenue baptist church, died tuesday. Bill lawson has left an incredible legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Despite his age and wisdom, he had an extraordinary ability to. Webhouston is mourning the loss of reverend william “bill” alexander lawson, a towering figure in the civil rights movement and longtime pastor of wheeler avenue. Webreverend william lawson, a towering figure in houston’s fight for social justice and educational equity, passed away peacefully on tuesday, may 14. Edgar hoover and the fbi had labeled king a communist and other black churches in houston refused to host him — but lawson invited king to speak at his.
