I’m reading this and I am honestly in disbelief 🥺 I have absolutely NO WORDS.
I am BEYOND HEARTBROKEN hearing of Trav’s passing 💔
HOW CAN THIS BE ????
WHY ???? I know we are not supposed to question GOD but I am human with human emotion and just can not make this a reality 😔🥺😢💞💔
My SINCERE CONDOLENCES to the whole Family 🙏🏼😔
I LOVE YOU ALL & I AM SO SO SORRY 🥺
until we meet again Travis 💔

I’m so sorry to hear about this absolute tragedy! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

I’m so sorry for your loss to the entire family. My heart goes out to you all including the children. May God wrap his arm around you all during such a sad time.

If I could be by your side during your grieving, you know I would. I love you all and will continue to pray for your healing. Aunt Jeanie is here if you need an ear or just to cry. I am so sorry for your entire family.

You his family have my deepest sympathy!! I am lifting you all up in my prayers!!🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘❣️

My heart is broken for you family my deepest condolences I love you Samantha and may Jesus ease your pain Amen

Words fail to describe how much Travis will be missed. It leaves a hole in all of our hearts that he is not with us anymore.
I thought we’d grow old together. It feels so unreal, an untruth, a nightmare. My husband, my best friend, a great father, the best Daddy. Loving, caring, smart, incredible person.
I’m comforted by the memories we have. Dancing on the beach with headlamps on to loud music, holding hands and looking at the stars.
Him feeding me strawberries and him hating the smell of pickles I had to have as we soaked in the sun on our boat.
His tears as our babies took their first breaths. Him holding our babies in his arms for the first time with the look of so much love in his eyes.
Their first steps into our arms and him teaching them how to ride their bikes.
So many amazing times we shared.
They will forever be held in my heart and forever cherished.
Travis loved fishing and just being by the water would brighten his eyes. It was his passion. He could name every single fish there is. He made fishing an art, he made it beautiful.
The person he really saved was me- he always made me laugh whenever I was sad. He just knew the right thing to say and he was always silly. We joked like children. He never lost his amazing sense of humor. Some people may find it childish two grown-ups rolling around on the floor laughing but to us it was normal.
I am going to miss Travis more than words could possibly describe. I don’t know how I am going to carry on without him, but I know he would have wanted me to try and to be strong for our kids. Not only am I going to miss all of his good qualities but I am also going to miss all of his imperfections and flaws.
I am going to miss the way he always spilled coffee everywhere. I am going to miss the messes that he made. He had the unique ability to leave crumbs everywhere after making a sandwich especially after I had just cleaned. I used to joke around with him and tell him that this was his “superpower”. He would always grin at me with a big smile on his face after he had made a sandwich as he knew I was about to start moaning.
In all seriousness, I am shocked that Travis is not here. I would do anything right now to have one more moment with him. I can’t wait for him to appear in my dreams as I would do anything to spend time with him. Rest in peace my beautiful angel, Trav, your pain is now gone. My heart will be yours always and forever.

With so much love, Your wife,
Samantha Smallze

Travis is gone. He was a great Dad to all of his kids, My daughter’s best friend and all time love of her life. I can’t even get my head around what to say without losing it. I am so sad and upset for My daughter Samantha and her children. Her family is broken now and the loss is deep. And 14 years of them together is now shattered! I loved him beyond what a mother-in-law would ❤️ He was so loveable and sometimes the “mom hugs” were so strong that I knew he needed them so much! His smile was huge and you couldn’t help but smile back! I also have a broken heart with him gone, and will forever keep his memories alive in his children! Please pray 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻for our family, and continue to love yours as if this day is the last! I will say good-bye today, but will always carry You ,TRAVIS in my memories and my heart 💔. My prayer is that you be the Angel at your children’s side when they need their Daddy, and a Mighty Warrior Angel in God’s Army! Until we meet again….I love YOU, and you will be missed. Thank you for the beautiful grandchildren you trusted me with and I will always be here for your beloved wife Samantha. Rest in peace…Travis James Smallze.

My heart is bleeding at the thought of the pain you and your children are going thru. I’m very sorry that you lost your world. Just know he is watching you all and loves you dearly. I pray God takes you in his arms and guides you during this difficult time. You are all in mine and my families prayers.

Diane
I’m so very sorry to hear this.
I pray God wraps you all with peace and comfort during this time and to come.
Love to you and your family,
Lori Murray

Thinking of all of you. My heart breaks for your entire family . You are in my thoughts and prayers . ❤️

I am truly sorry for the loss and pain you and your Family are enduring. Sending my condolences. May God hold you all tight through this awful time.
Saying prayers for All.

We are so sorry for your loss. God calls his very best home to heaven. It breaks our hearts to see this family go through more pain like this. God bless this intire family and keep you safe and heal your hearts. We are sending you prayers and hugs during this sad time. Much love from, Patty, Mackenzie and April Rendall

Diane, Sam & Family, my hearts are with you. I may not have been close to Travis or Sam since high school, but I am in disbelief that you have to go through this pain all over again. Hold tight to the memories for comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength and know how much you and your family are loved. Sending you courage as you face the days ahead. My heart and prayers are with you all. <3

Absolutely heartbroken to see this news. Travis was a great mentor in my early days of sales and really enjoyed getting to know him. His hustle, energy, and drive was contagious and he put others constantly in positions to succeed.
You will be missed by many. RIP.