Arthur Heath Prawitt, 45, passed away December 14, 2020 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Arthur was born July 19, 1975 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Highland High School where he met Mary McDaniel, the future mother of his only child. Chyna Prawitt was the most brilliant star Arthur's life revolved around.

Arthur battled with mental illness for most of his adult life. Although he was unable to work, Arthur devoted himself to many intellectual pursuits, including computer programming, advanced mathematics, cosmology and philosophy. He taught himself to play the guitar and created breathtaking art. His many friends and relatives called Arthur the smartest person they knew. Over the past few years he committed himself to editing a fantasy-adventure trilogy for his mother, who calls him a brilliant editor.

Arthur is survived by his daughter, Chyna Camille Prawitt; parents, Lillian and Eckhardt; siblings, Randolph, Lori and Alan Prawitt and Ryan Adams; and countless relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Prawitt.

See Arthur's Facebook page or contact his family for details about a Celebration of Life, which will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Arthur's name to Life’s Worth Living Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/lifesworthlivingfoundation/), a local charity Arthur actively supported. Or give to any other organization that that supports mental health awareness and suicide prevention.