Robert Waverly Smallwood

Robert Waverly Smallwood Sr., age 64, a resident of Seymour, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on May 21, 1962, to the late Thomas Smallwood Sr., and the late Agnes (Allen) Smallwood. He was a Christian by faith and a graduate in Criminal Justice from West Chester University. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a law enforcement officer for over 30 years, most recently as a Jackson County Sheriffs Deputy. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Seymour, Indiana. As a pilot, Robert loved to fly and see new adventures. He loved fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors. He was brave, courageous, loving, protective, and loved telling dad jokes. He will be sadly missed by all of those that knew and loved him and each life that he touched in his own special way.

He is survived by his four sons, Stephen Nelson of Allentown, PA., Robert Smallwood Jr., Christopher Smallwood and Joshua Smallwood, all of Philadelphia, PA. Two daughters, Chelsea Burnett of Philadelphia, PA and Lei Lani Smallwood of Bear, DE. One brother, Bruce Allen of Seymour, Indiana. Eight grandchildren, Jediah, Dashyne, Kalya, Re'Sean, Roman, Ethan, Nick, Lyric.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Thomas Smallwood Jr.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Christensen Family Funeral Home - Seymour Chapel with funeral services beginning at 6:00 PM. Pastor Jim Hudson will officiate.

He will be laid to rest at Rolling Green Memorial Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania with Minister Lisa Davis officiating.

Friends are invited to leave condolence messages for the family at www.christensenfamilyfuneral.com.     

Daniel and Betsy Christensen have been entrusted with the arrangements.