Nathan Daniel Smallwood

Nathan was born March 30, 2001 in Pontiac Michigan. He lived in Flint Michigan until 2010 when the family moved to Missouri. There Nathan met his best friends, graduated high school and developed into the man he is today.

Nathan loved being around people and spreading joy. He was a gentle soul who touched everyone that crossed his path. Nathan was always there if anyone needed him, putting others before himself. He was selfless, caring, loving and so pure! Nathan loved uplifting those around him. He went out of his way to let people know how proud he was of them and that he would always be there. Family and friends meant everything to him, he has an army.

Nathan loved being an uncle, more than anything and loved being in their lives and learning their interest. He was such a talented intelligent man who enjoyed learning new things. Among his many passions, Nathan was a talented skateboarder, rapper (LilNateNate) and basketball player.

Nathan is survived by his fiancé Julia; His mother Tracy and father Matthew; sisters Amber, Marissa and Marika; brothers Justin and Ian; brother-in-law Kodi; and his niece and nephews Aphrodite, Marcus Jr., Spicoli and Jamie.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert, Patricia and Charles.

To say Nathan will be missed is an understatement.