Ralph Lee McSwain's Obituary
Ralph Lee McSwain, 91, of Norwood passed away on March 24, 2022 in his home. His memorial service will be Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3 PM at Green Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. David Lowe and Rev. Ron Drye officiating. Burial will follow in the Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery with Honors by the Stanly County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff McSwain's Urn will lie in state at the Sally Port at 223 S. Third Street, at the Stanly County Ralph L. McSwain Detention Center from 12 Noon until 2 PM prior to the service at the church. The family will receive friends at Green Memorial United Methodist Church from 2 until 2:45 PM prior to the service at 3 PM.
Born December 14, 1930 in Stanly County, NC he was the son of the late Charles Parker McSwain and Fannie Mae West McSwain. He was a member of Green Memorial United Methodist Church and a veteran of the US Army Reserves. Sheriff McSwain was the longest serving Sheriff in Stanly County having served as Sheriff of Stanly County of 28 years. He served on the original Training and Standards Commission for the NC Sheriff's Association and also served on the NC State Contractor's Licensing Board. He loved wood working and was a master craftsman and licensed contractor. He was also a Master Mason and Past Master of Albemarle Lodge #703 A. F. & A. M.
Sheriff McSwain is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Van Hoy McSwain. Other survivors include son John Reid (Lora) of Asheboro, brother Belmont McSwain of Albemarle, granddaughter Allee Reid of Asheboro and grandson Bryson Reid of Asheboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Bryan McSwain, Hugh McSwain, Gilreath McSwain, C. E. McSwain, and Liles McSwain.
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