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.

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

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.