Mr. Charlie Ronnie “Rooster” Swords, age 65, of Menlo, GA, died Friday, November 11, 2016, at his residence.

Mr. Swords was born September 13, 1951, in Adel, GA, son of Ella Mae Hail Wells and the late Aubrey Lee Swords.  He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Heil Environmental in Fort Payne, AL for 37 years.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Alan Joel Swords.

Mr. Swords is survived by his wife of 35 years, Beverly Espy Swords; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Jenna Swords, Justin and Amanda Swords; mother, Ella Mae Wells; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Phyllis Swords, Sid and Beth Swords, Tommy Swords, and David and Leesa Swords; sisters and brother-in-law, Carol and Hugh Moore, Carol Jean Swords, and Cheryl Kirby; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements for Mr. Swords are incomplete and will be announced later by Mason Funeral Home.