Ed Lawrence Loving was the grandson of Howard Loving and Ida Johnson Loving. He was born to Frank and Camille Loving in Massies Mill, Virginia. He had two siblings, Edith Loving and Mary Lucy Loving. Ed Lawrence attended the Nelson County public school system. He was an active member of Little Zion Baptist Church in Virginia. His work in ministry would create opportunities for a greater calling later in his life. Ed Lawrence moved north to Philadelphia. There he was joined in holy matrimony to Peggy Arnold. From that union was born Brenda Loving. Ed Lawrence also gained three stepchildren, Eugene, Barbara and Loretta. Ed Lawrence held vocations which included trucking. He drove for the DuMont Trucking Company. He also held a profession as a cook. Ed Lawrence worked as a chef for Horn and Hoddart. Later in life, Ed Lawrence embraced another chance at love and married Anna Francis Manson. He would gain another stepson, Matthew Robert Manson III. At this time in life, Ed Lawrence became very active in ministry. He served as a Trustee for Resurrection Baptist Church. He was also a Deacon of King Tree of Life Church. Ed Lawrence actively served in his community. He was a Block Captain for more than 20 years and took pride in beautifying his neighborhood. Ed Lawrence was known for gardening, working on cars and spending time with family. Ed Lawrence had one grandson Dorian Loving who has six children and three grandchildren. We honor you.


With Love,

The Family Reunion Planning Committee