Mr. Michael Anthony Rogers, age 52, of Woodland, AL., passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Anniston, Alabama from complications of a liver disease. Michael was born in Carroll County, Georgia on October 22, 1959 and lived most of his life there until moving to Alabama in 2001. He served four years in the United States Air Force, returned home and worked in the Construction business. He built many houses around Carrollton, Newnan and Atlanta areas. He worked for and with many contractors. He is the son of Benjamin and Joyce Merrell of the Clem Community in Carroll County, Georgia. Besides his grandparents, he was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Joseph Rogers; step brother, Stanley Merrell; nephew and two sisters in law. Survivors include his parents, Joyce & Benjamin Merrell; brothers and their wives, Randy Merrell, Danny & Brenda Merrell all of Carrollton, Ga., Roger & Diane Merrell of Roopville, Ga., Jasper & Pamela Merrell of Elkton, Va., and Byron & Carla Merrell of Signal Mt., TN.; also 13 nieces and nephews, their wives or husbands and a host of great nieces and nephews all of whom he loved dearly and they loved him. Mike will be missed by all especially family but we know he is at peace now. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 3 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Rev. Jasper Merrell and Elder Larry Keaton officiating. Pallbearers will be Randy Merrell, Danny Merrell, Roger Merrell, Byron Merrell, Daniel Rogers, J.J. Merrell and Samuel Merrell. Interment will follow in Whooping Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Clay officiating and the American Legion Post #143 presenting the flag. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 5 PM until 8 PM. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.