Charles Richard Holley Sr. (November 11, 1924[1] – March 15, 1981[2]) was an American lawyer, state legislator, and circuit court judge in the state of Florida.

[3] Holley was born on November 11, 1924, in Jacksonville, Florida.

[3] He attended Duke University where he received a bachelor's degree.

[1] He later attended the University of Florida, graduating with a law degree in 1950.

[1] In 1962, he announced his candidacy for the chair of the Florida Republican Party.