Rodney L. Swartwood, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. He was born August 26, 1938 in Johnson City, NY to Clyde and Marjorie Swartwood. Rodney proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960 before becoming a Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff. He served the citizens of Stanislaus County from 1964 until his retirement in 1984. He was a Charter Member of the Raceway Elk's Lodge in Arizona. Rodney is survived by his wife of 60 years Dorothy (Dot) Swartwood and his three sons Rod P. Swartwood (Lynn) of Encinitas, CA., Kevin C. Swartwood (Leslie) of Merced, CA. and Scott G. Swartwood (Karma) of Modesto, CA. He leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and sister Gracy Leonard of Goodyear, AZ. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Samaritan Village in Hughson, CA. The family has requested that donations be made to the Alexander Cohen Hospice House 2201 Euclid Avenue Hughson, CA.