Michael Dennis Clougher

Michael Dennis Clougher, 84, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 in Lexington, South Carolina. He was born in Fresno, California on February 27, 1942 to George and Marguerite Clougher. He was a graduate of Fresno High School and Fresno State University.

On August 17, 1963, he married Linda (Workman) Clougher in Fresno, California. After graduating from Fresno State University Mike and Linda moved to Rancho Cordova, California. Once in Rancho Cordova, Mike began teaching at Mitchell Junior High school, where his career as an Industrial Arts teacher spanned 35 years. During that time Mike and Linda welcomed two sons, Craig in 1968 and Scott in 1971.

Mike had a love for classic cars and was a founding member of the Artesia Street Rods and a member of the Thunderbolts Car Club where he would proudly show off his 1947 Chevy. He was also an active member in his community, he was part of the Road Association in his neighborhood, coached wrestling at Mitchell Junior High and was a member of the El Dorado County Fair Board. In 2023, Scott and Jane Ann moved Mike to South Carolina to be closer to them, so they could take care of him, and he could spend time with his two grandchildren.

Mike is proceeded in death by his parents, George and Marguerite Clougher, his sister, Geri Shaw, his brother-in-law, Joe Shaw and his wife, Linda Clougher. He leaves behind his son, Craig Clougher of Oregon, his son, Scott Clougher (Jane Ann) and their children, Sean and Lily Ann of Columbia, South Carolina. Along with his nieces, Stacey Larson, Nicole Workman and his nephew, Kyle Grey (Penny Rittenhouse) and great-nieces, Sydney Larson and Zoey Grey and great-nephews, Jaxon Larson and Aiden Grey all of California and many, many friends Mike considered family on both the East and West coast.

Before his passing Mike requested not to have a memorial service. His final wishes were that everyone remember him by sharing a good story, and having a good laugh with a good Irish drink in hand.