Charles Lewis Siler

Hon. Charles Lewis Siler LTC Army (Ret.), age 94, departed this life on April 23, 2024 at the Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky.
Charles was born on June 30, 1929 in Alva, Kentucky to Frank M. Siler and Ida (Carter) Siler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank M. and Ida (Carter) Siler; wife, Dorthalene (Helton) Siler; sisters, Anna Glasgow, Lillian Broyles, and Barbara Wilder; brothers, Roland Siler, James Siler, William ”Buster” Siler, Frank Siler, and Ray Siler.
Charles was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, a Korean War and Vietnam Combat Veteran, retired a US Army Lt. Colonel, serving over 26 years, a Kentucky State Representative of 82nd District serving Whitley and Laurel Counties for over 26 years.He was awarded the Vic Hellard Award by the LRC.
Charlie enjoyed working on his farm raising cattle and gardening. In his free time, he could be caught fishing with his family and friends.
Charlie’s recognitions, consisted of Officer Candidate School (OCS) Hall of Fame, Master Paratrooper, Bronze Star, Legion Merit, and Combat Infantry Badge.
Charles is survived by his children, Michael Lewis Siler (Kathy Ann), Kathryn Siler, and Donald B Siler (Donna); grandchildren, Adam Siler (Jamie), Jennifer Brennenstuhl (Chad), Emily Jones (Brad), Erika Linker (Derrick), Heather Siler, and Daniel Siler (Jennifer); sixteen great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; sister, Lena Parker; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until the funeral hour on Saturday, April 27, at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at Savoy.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 27, at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. James Hodge officiating.
He will be laid to rest in the Moses Addition of Pleasant View Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 88 of Corbin, Kentucky.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.