Michael Anthony Rogers

Michael Anthony Rogers, 76, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on December 5, 2021. He was born in Springfield on July 18, 1945, the son of the late Cletus and Elmerlean Rogers. Michael was a graduate of Central State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Physical Education. He taught for over 35 years in Springfield City Schools and upon retirement, continued to teach at local charter schools as well as Dayton Public Schools. Michael also was a teacher for the Wittenberg University Upward Bound Program. In addition, he taught the Discovery Program at Wright State University. It was in the classroom where he was most loved and appreciated. Mr. Rogers, or “Rog” as he was affectionately called, had a tough love, no nonsense approach; mixed with a dry, witty humor which kept his students engaged and entertained. He became a mentor and lifelong friend to hundreds of students over the years. They often share stories of how he helped them through hard times, tough classes and motivated them to go on to college and pursue their dreams. Aside from teaching, Michael was incredibly passionate about coaching and was inducted into the Springfield High School Hall of Fame in 2019. He coached basketball, track and tennis. He was the head basketball coach at Clark State Community College and coached numerous basketball camps at The Ohio State University. Michael was a faithful servant to the Lord and was a Deacon and Ordained Minister at Greater Grace Temple. He served on the State Board of Epiphany Ministries as a clergyman to incarcerated youth. He was an amazing man, always offering so much wisdom and great advice. Michael was full of love, jokes and laughter and his sense of humor will forever be in our hearts. He was one of the most loving, reliable, and dependable people you’d ever meet. Michael was a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, initiated in 1991 in the Springfield Graduate Chapter of Zeta Delta Lamda. Michael leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife of 33 years, Clovis Rogers; sister, Patricia (Fred) Miller; daughters, Tyheria Rogers, Danielle (Anthony) Crockett, Leann Yancey, Antoinette Yancey, Aja (Charles) Rogers, Sophia Rogers, Tyanne (Brent) Clark, and Donna (Tank) Taylor; sons, Dr. Terrell Rogers, Michael (Lauren) Rogers, and Charles Taylor; as well as very special friends, Mr. Neal Hairston, Jr. and Rocky Clark. He was the best papa to DeAngelo Blanchard, Bradley (Julie) Fain, Travonte and Travion Rogers, Deshon Coffee, Mychal Yancey-Day, DaVante, Darius and Dorian Harper, Isaiah, Isolina, Olivia Collins, Charlyee Foster, Lauren and Lennox Rogers, Maxwell, Morgan and Madeleine Clark, Maximus and Princeton Bradley, Bella Ann Rene Kemp, Charles, Gabriel, Nevaeh, Saul and Chloe Taylor; and a great-grandfather to Aaliyah Harper. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Greater Grace Temple, 380 West Leffel Lane, Springfield, OH 45506. Live Stream: http://www.ggtspringfield.org Donations may be made in Michael's memory to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. According to the CDC and COVID-19 Guidelines, Everyone in attendance will be required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.