Brandon Scott Dewitt

Pekin – Brandon Scott Dewitt, 38, of Salt Lake City, UT, formerly of Pekin, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at UC San Diego Medical Center in San Diego, CA. He was born on January 11, 1983 in Pekin, a son of Anthony and Phillis (Brown) Dewitt.

Brandon is survived by his mother, Phillis Dewitt of Pekin; step-father, Craig Nelson; fiancé, Kara Parkey (Nashville); siblings, Melanie Reeves (Walter), Chris Dewitt (Carrie), Rachel, Angie, Shana, Dani, Kayla, Christen, Casey, Emanda, Alyx, Jessica, Alyssa, (along with many foster siblings); and with step-sisters Jennifer, Kristin, and Julie. Brandon is also survived by his MX family who he dearly loved and many close friends that were like family to him.

He was preceded in death by his father Anthony Ray Dewitt.

Brandon Graduated from PCHS in 2001 and from Illinois State University with a major in Computer Science from the School of Information Technology in 2005.

Brandon worked in software engineering at Nike, BakerHill, and Experian. At Experian he served as Director of web services and spent his career building and managing complex, web-based software applications for banks and credit unions across the country. Brandon then co-founded and sold MyJibe (a personal finance software company). Brandon then went to work for the company which acquired MyJibe: MoneyDesktop in Provo, Utah. In 2010, Brandon and Ryan Caldwell co-founded MX in Provo, Utah and later relocated to Lehi, Utah where Brandon was currently working as the CTO.

Brandon was an Eagle Scout where he developed a love of being outdoors, hiking, and working to encourage and uplift others. Brandon enjoyed spending time with family including his many nieces and nephews where he would encourage and motivate them through games and challenges which he would create. He was always known to buy fun gifts that would entertain them all for hours.

Brandon was an accomplished musician and singer. He played many instruments including guitar, piano, drums, and cello. He sang at many events and wrote and recorded a CD of his music.

Brandon passed away in San Diego, California surrounded by many of the friends and family who loved him.

Brandon’s funeral service will be at 10:00 am Monday, November 29, 2021 at Northfield Christian Fellowship in Tremont. Pastor Doug Rumbold will officiate. His visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Davison-Fulton-Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, His company, (MX) will be matching all donations dollar for dollar.

To donate, visit:

http://giftfunds.stjude.org/BrandonDewitt

Online condolences may be left for Brandon’s family at www.davisonfultonwoolsey.com.