Background
Coleman, Edward Lawrence was born on October 15, 1922 in Albany, Georgia, United States. Son of Lawrence and Ollie Mae (Green).
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Edward Lawrence Coleman
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Student, Kentucky State University.
Career
Press operator Ford Motor Company, Canton, Ohio. Ward 2 precinct committeemen Canton City Council, council member, from 1974. Chairman community and economic development committee Canton City Council.
Advisory board member Total Living Center, Canton.
Achievements
Membership
Past treasurer Canton Tomorrow. Board directors Canton Community Clinic. Member United Auto Workers, National Black Elected Officials Caucus, executive committee Stark County Democratic Party.
Member Canton Negro Oldtimers (board directors, Originators award).
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Connections
Married Rosemary Premmer Thomas, September 1942 (divorced). Children: Randall, Cheryl, Sandra. Married Juanita Sarah Lancaster, June 6, 1962.
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American -
Religion
Baptist -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
Awards
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Inducted into Football, Basketball & Umpiring Amateau Sports Hall of Fame, Canton. Named Outstanding Citizen of Year National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Man of Year Phillip Randolph Organization.Inducted into Football, Basketball & Umpiring Amateau Sports Hall of Fame, Canton. Named Outstanding Citizen of Year National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Man of Year Phillip Randolph Organization.