Funeral arrangements released for former Kentucky Rep. Charles Miller
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Funeral arrangements have been made for a former state representative and longtime educator.
The Louisville Democratic Party announced on June 8 that Charles 'Charlie' Miller died.
Funeral arrangements released for former Kentucky Rep. Charles Miller
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Miller's visitation is Thursday, June 12, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Pleasure Ridge Park Performing Arts Theater. His funeral will be Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m. in the new gym at Pleasure Ridge Park High School.
Miller represented District 28 in the Kentucky House of Representatives from January 1998 to January 2023. He also previously served as the principal at Pleasure Ridge Park High School for Jefferson County Public Schools.
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Ballotpedia said Miller also served as a member of the board of directors for Columbia Hospital, Humana Hospital, and Norton Hospital.
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