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In Memory of Reverend William A. Lawson

Reverend William A. Lawson, a civil rights icon who was also known as Houston's pastor and the founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, died Tuesday morning at the age of 95.

Written by: Erica Crosno | Updated: May 21, 2024

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Reverend William A. Lawson, a civil rights icon who was also known as Houston's pastor and the founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, died Tuesday morning at the age of 95.

Reverend William Lawson, a dedicated member of the Consortium on Aging committee during 2019-2021. Reverend Lawson's presence brought warmth and wisdom to discussions, and his commitment to improving care for older adults was unwavering. We will remember for his contributions to the development of a service line for Senior Care, Telemedicine Hub and Micro-hospitals for senior medicine. Read more about Reverend William Lawson's impacts on the world here.

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