James Anthony Rogers
James Anthony (Tony) Rogers died peacefully Jan. 9, 2022 at EAMC with his wife and sons by his side.
He was born in Mobile, Alabama, Aug. 31, 1945 to James Harrington Rogers and Jeannette Prestwood Rogers.
Tony graduated from Catholic High in Montgomery, Alabama in 1965 then went on to graduate from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama. Tony then moved his family to Auburn, Alabama in 1973 to go to work for Allstate Insurance. After 18 years with Allstate, he left to found his own insurance agency, Alabama Insurers.
Tony was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Auburn, Alabama. He also attended AUMC with his wife and was a member of the McGhee-Lacey Sunday school class.
Tony was proceeded in death by his parents and two sisters. He was survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ann Rogers; sisters Glenna Bryan and Dr. Gail Rice; brother Roger (Connie) Tyler; children Dean (Lori), Mike (Jenny); grandchildren Chris (Brandi), Amber, Brandon (Hillary), Parker; great-grandchildren Raelynn, Kinsley, Kip, Mason.
Tony loved people and people loved him. No matter the situation, he always put a smile on their faces. He never met a stranger. He was a proud man, a longtime friend and mentor. He never missed out on a good deal.
Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Auburn, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Michaels Catholic Church: 1100 N. College St., Auburn, AL 36830 or to the AUMC Food Pantry: P.O. Box 3135, Auburn, AL 36831.