Lawrence has been living in Blue Bell since 1964 He worked with the Pennsylvania, Penn Central, & Conrail Railroads retiring in 1987. He served on the Plymouth Township Home Rule Committee and Plymouth Township zoning board He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church and founding Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Epiphany Council # 10605, also Past District Deputy, and served on the Delaware Valley 3rd Degree Team. He also served in the US Navy during World WarII He enjoyed many years as a boat owner at Somers Point, NJ A member of Philmont Ham Radio Club