David Charles Prewitt, 67, of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully at home on November 28, 2025, after an eighteen‑month battle with stage 4 lung cancer. He leaves behind a distinguished career as a master electrician and a life defined by courage, humor, and devotion to family.
Born and raised in the Northland, Mr. Prewitt graduated from Winnetonka High School in 1976 and spent forty‑five years with IBEW Local 124. He wired much of Kansas City’s downtown skyline and mentored dozens of apprentices, remembered fondly as “the guy who could troubleshoot anything with a flashlight and a multimeter.”
Mr. Prewitt shared 44 years of marriage with his high‑school sweetheart, Kathy, and together they raised two sons and a daughter in the same Platte County neighborhood where he grew up. He never missed a Friday‑night football game, a grandchild’s recital, or a chance to fire up the smoker for family gatherings that stretched late into the night.
A lifelong Royals and Chiefs season‑ticket holder, Mr. Prewitt kept scorecards in meticulous pencil and could recite the 1985 World Series lineup without hesitation. Summers meant weekends on his pontoon at Smithville Lake, teaching grandchildren to ski while classic rock played across the water.
Even during treatment at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute, Mr. Prewitt continued delivering Meals on Wheels every Tuesday and quietly paid utility bills for neighbors in need. His final months were filled with porch visits, old stories, and the steady reassurance that “everything’s gonna be all right.”
A celebration of Mr. Prewitt’s life will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, with military honors reflecting his service in the Missouri Army National Guard.
David Charles Prewitt will be remembered for his skill, his generosity, and the enduring love he shared with his family and community.
