WATCH LIVE: Final funeral service underway for Rev. William ‘Bill’ Lawson at Houston’s Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

‘He thought about me’: Despite being an elder, Houston’s Rev. Bill Lawson connected with youth in an extraordinary wayThis week’s Insider Deals are so good you’ll want all of themSEE ALSO: Houston civil rights icon, founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church , Rev. William ‘Bill’ Lawson, dies at 95

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. SEE ALSO: ‘He thought about me’: Despite being an elder, Houston’s Rev. Bill Lawson connected with youth in an extraordinary way

SEE ALSO: Before his death, Rev. William ‘Bill’ Lawson shared how he wants to be remembered through his legacyMoriah 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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