Donald W. Smallwood
A former resident of Washington, DC, transitioned peacefully on August 11, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born on May 28, 1934 in Washington, DC to the late James Webster and Murrile Sylvia Smallwood. Donald was a true Washingtonian educated in the DC Public School System (DCPS) and spent 32 years working for DCPS as a Steam Boiler Engineer and later retired to Florida.Donald was married to Willie Pearl Smallwood and is the oldest of seven children; Ronald Smallwood, Goldie Turner, Rosalie Scott, Annette Ridley, Wayne Smallwood, Connie Brown (deceased). Raised eight children, Juanita Jones, Donna Smallwood, Debra Carr, Donald Smallwood, Jr., Michael Smallwood (deceased), Gregory Smallwood I, Greta Small and Sheila Smallwood. Donald also cherished his grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren, along with his cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. His memories will always be cherished.Services will be privately held.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 16, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for DONALD SMALLWOOD

45 Entries

Greta

March 11, 2022

Not a day goes by where I´m not reminded of something you taught me or make sure I learned. You will always and forever be apart of my life even though I can´t see you, your voice is always near. Thank you for being the father every girl wish they could have.

Paula Hackley

August 6, 2021

Gone, but, not for gotten. R.I.P. Uncle Donald.

Love you always
Your neice Paula & DeVonte

Quintershae Akers

August 29, 2020

My grandfather was a loving, caring and focused man. I will miss his infectious smile the most!

Willie Mae Sims Williams

August 27, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of your village.

Juanita Jones

August 26, 2020

My daddy ❤ there’s so much I can say, I love you. A handsome, smooth talking sharp dresser who loved his hats and shoes! Thank you daddy for everything!

Sherron ( Nook)

August 22, 2020

Condolences to Our Entire Family
Uncle Donald will be truly missed and we all have our own special memories of him.
I give anything for him to call me Nook again.
I never knew why he called me that but I Loved when he would say" no matter how big you get you gonna always be Nook to me"
Rest in Peace

Goldie Turner

August 21, 2020

Brother, words cannot express the sadness I am experiencing now that our time together has ended. Our memories will last forever in my heart. Although, you are gone, you will never be forgotten.

Love
Goldie

Malissa

August 21, 2020

Uncle Donald,

You were fun to be around and you will be missed. I will cherish the memories of us drinking coffee together, you prepared mine in a special cup. As children, Butch and I enjoyed your visits and receiving money for the candy lady. You would say “don’t spend it all in one place”.

We love you and will miss you!

Aunt Willie,

You had a warm loving husband; I know you and your family have a lot of fond memories to cherish. The Smallwood family is in our prayers.

Love, Malissa & Butch

Paulette Burton

August 21, 2020

The one who started the Smallwood fashion, Uncle Donald. You were always in tact and well respected. I loved seeing you enter a room, with a smile you will remember for a life time. You never played around and always made it happen.
We will truly missed you,
Paulette, Osbornay and Janae

Richard Smallwood

August 20, 2020

love and miss you.

Love Ricky

My big brother and baby sister! Chi Chi

August 19, 2020

Forever in my heart.... my big brother and baby sister.... Love Chi Chi

Rosalie Scott (Chi-Chi)

August 19, 2020

Rest Peacefully

Rosalie Scott (Chi-Chi)

August 18, 2020

I remember when our big brother, Donald took us to school and taught us how to cross the street. He also taught us so many activities, such as bike riding, roller skating, and swimming. We really loved when he taught us how to make a skate board. I will miss our weekly telephone conversations and all the laughter we shared. The thought of my big brother and my baby sister being together brings some peace to my heart. Love Chi-Chi, (Sister)
PS. Your brother-in-law, Scottie, will miss you also.

Wayne Smallwood

August 18, 2020

I will miss the daily phone calls from Donald. For some reason he felt that I should watch whatever he was watching especially wrestling & football. Willie ,sending thoughts and prayers to you and your Family. Wayne & Joanne

Wayne Smallwood

August 18, 2020

Wayne Smallwood

August 18, 2020

Anita M Crew

August 18, 2020

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of loss. Many hugs and prayers!

Alfred Montgomery

August 17, 2020

Smallwood is always in my thoughts. I worked with him in the DC school system. He taught me the dignity in all work. He took me by his mothers place where he would spike her morning coffee with something special. He inspired me to continue in my education where I finished at Tuskegee's School of Veterinary Medicine. I have and will cherish his loving memory. Nothing but love to the family.

Lolita Morris

August 17, 2020

Uncle Donald was my favor uncle, he always treated me like I was his kid. He never told me no,he always asked about me when I wasn't around he was a great father figure for me. May God be with the rest of my family in lifting us up and holding us tight and helping us get threw this heart breaking time. You will be missed.

Paula

August 17, 2020

Uncle Donald,

You will truly be missed! I will miss our conversations, laughter, and you telling me to “Watch it” and to “Stop Getting Things Twisted”

Love You Forever,

Paula & DeVonte (nephew)

Annette Ridley

August 17, 2020

To my Big Brother,

I love and miss you so much! It hurts me knowing that you are gone, but I know you will always be with me; in my heart and in my memories, which I will cherish forever. I will miss hearing you laugh and the conversations we shared over drinks. I will miss us watching and talking about our stories together. I will never forget the time I called you because I needed someone to lean on, you were right there, and ready to beat someone up for bothering your sister.

Even though you are gone, you live on through me. You have made me proud of the person you became and the wonderful life you lived. Peter and I send our deepest condolences to the family, we love you all!

I will always love you Donald!

Lets Go Raiders! Penny Scott (Niece)

Penny Scott

August 16, 2020

Dearest Uncle Donald: Of all the many blessings =O<þ However great or small To have had you for a Uncle Was the greatest one of all. Penny Scott (Niece)

Penny Scott

August 16, 2020

Daisha Hewlett

August 16, 2020

Uncle Donald,

One of my favorite and coolest great uncles, I will always love and miss you! I am very saddened by your death, but I will cherish the memories of us eating Jellybeans together. I did not like the black jellybeans and you would eat them out of my hand. My children did not get to meet you, but from pictures they know you were cool!

To the family,

I love you all and I am sorry about the death of Uncle Donald. My family and I send our deepest condolences. Uncle Donald may be physically gone, but his memories and gracious spirit will live on forever.

Thinking of you all in such a difficult time and sending you all love,

Daisha & The Hewlett Family

Sean, Keisha, and Zoe Burkett

August 16, 2020

Dad Smallwood was such a bright light in this world and he left us with so many cherished memories. To the Smallwood Family, you have my deepest and sincerest condolences. Thank you for sharing him with us and I pray for peace and comfort. We love you.

Gregory Smallwood, I

August 16, 2020

We miss you already! You’re mission has been completed 10 fold! Thank you pop for everything! Relax free of equanimity!! You empowered us to carry on! Love you

Greg

Tammie Berry

August 16, 2020

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in the loss of your loved one.

Lucila Canales

August 16, 2020

I send my heat felt love & My condolences to the Smallwood family.

Cowren Scott

August 15, 2020

Uncle Donald was one of the coolest and kindness UncIe I could ever have he will truly be missed.

Darlene

August 15, 2020

Sending my prayers to the Smallwood family during this difficult time.
Rest In Peace Donald
I know my mother and Oscar was happy to see you when you enter that golden gate party time back to the good old days the three are together again
Rest In Peace
Darlene(Arlington , Virginia)

Bernice Covington Lyons

August 15, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the loss of your love one.Stay Strong.

Linda Marshall

August 15, 2020

Prayers for you and your family. May God’s light be a beacon through these trying times ..

Priestly J. Mance Jr.

August 15, 2020

There was no truer friend then Donald. God bless the Smallwood Family .

Perman L. Arnold

August 15, 2020

May the Smallwood family find comfort in this hour of bereavement. Willie Pearl , I appreciate you for all the things that you do for the Class of 1965. I pray that you find strength as the days go by.

Arlie Dean Page

August 15, 2020

Willie Pearl and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maurice Turner

August 14, 2020

You will truly be missed Uncle Donald, I enjoyed the time we spent together. I am also grateful for the life lessons I got from you. Love Nephew Maurice

Gerald kem bumbara

August 14, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aunt Brenda Smallwood

August 14, 2020

To the Family of "Uncle" Donald,. That's how I will always remember him. You have my deepest sympathy, love and prayers.

Peaches

August 14, 2020

Daddy was full of energy, always embraced love and affection. Always knew he was hip to the game, had stories for days! So many memories to hold on to. His favorite remarks “there goes that lying Peaches looking like Randy”
My heart goes out to ma Ms Willie and the entire family. May daddy rest in paradise

Love
Peaches, Dee, MeAuni & Myla

Puddin & Family

August 14, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lottie Barnett

August 14, 2020

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Smallwood. Prayers for the family.

Marcus Gabriel

August 14, 2020

Mr Smallwood! What more can I say.. Hope he has his favorite chair in heaven and nobody better sit in it either! A man my friends and I will never forget growing up in Green Meadows in Hyattsville MD. Well respected, strong character, always had what was needed in the shed out back,and was good for a couple of baskets on his court. Rest well in heaven Sir! To the family stay strong

Ralph & Jannie Williams

August 14, 2020

To Willie Pearl and to the Smallwood family,
Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of yours friends.

Connie Reshard

August 14, 2020

To Willie Pearl and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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