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Rex Chandler

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Rex Chandler
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 5th district
In office
1989–1993
Preceded byGerald Dennis
Succeeded byJack Bell
Personal details
Born(1937-05-22)May 22, 1937
Idabel, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 2014(2014-12-17) (aged 77)
Broken Bow, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Rex Chandler (May 22, 1937 – December 17, 2014) was an American politician.[1] He served as a Democratic member for the 5th district of the Oklahoma Senate.[2][3]

Life and career

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Chandler was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, the son of Evelyn Vicksburg Mullins and Rex Arthur Chandler. He was a member of the Idabel City Council and also a member of the school board of Broken Bow, Oklahoma.[4]

In 1989, Chandler was elected to represent the 5th district of the Oklahoma Senate, succeeding Gerald Dennis. He served until 1993, when he was succeeded by Jack Bell.[3]

Chandler died in December 2014 at his home in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, at the age of 77.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Drunken driving hearing delayed for Rex Chandler". The Paris News. Paris, Texas. June 16, 1989. p. 3. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ "All Members Of The Oklahoma Senate" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "State Senate Since Statehood" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Rex Chandler". Tribute Archive. Retrieved December 11, 2022.