Charlie Siler

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Charlie Siler
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 82nd district
In office
January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2011
Preceded byJo Elizabeth Bryant
Succeeded byDewayne Bunch
In office
January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1991
Preceded byElmer Patrick
Succeeded byJo Elizabeth Bryant
Personal details
Born(1929-06-30)June 30, 1929
Alva, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 23, 2024(2024-04-23) (aged 94)
Corbin, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Charles Lewis Siler (June 30, 1929 – April 23, 2024) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991 and again from 1995 to 2011.

Political career[edit]

Siler was first elected in 1984 after defeating incumbent representative Elmer Patrick in the May primary election.[1] He served in the house until he was defeated for renomination in 1990 by Jo Elizabeth Bryant.[2] Siler returned to the house in 1994 when Bryant retired[3] and served until being defeated for renomination again in 2010 by Dewayne Bunch.

Personal life and death[edit]

Siler was born on June 30, 1929, in Alva, Kentucky. He died in Corbin, Kentucky, on April 23, 2024, at the age of 94.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Four state lawmakers lose in eastern Kentucky". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 30, 1984. p. A6.
  2. ^ "Voters oust one-fourth of candidates who supported tax boost". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 30, 1990. p. A1.
  3. ^ "Knott's rep. Bentley only legislator to fall". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 25, 1994. p. A1.
  4. ^ "Obituary information for Charles Lewis Siler". Croley Funeral Home. Retrieved April 26, 2024.