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This document is an obituary for Prof. Wyatt Anderson, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 84. Prof. Anderson was a renowned geneticist and evolutionary biologist who made significant contributions to the field. He had strong connections with Serbian scientists and collaborated with geneticists from the University of Belgrade. Prof. Anderson mentored several Serbian graduates, including Dr. Aleksandar Popadić, who is now a Professor of Genetics at Wayne State University. Throughout his career, Prof. Anderson held leadership roles in various scientific organizations and made important contributions to science education and minority participation in college science curricula. He was also dedicated to the arts and made significant contributions to the UGA Performing Arts Center and the Museum of Arts. Prof. Anderson's research interests included evolutionary genetics, chromosomal polymorphisms of Drosophila species, and science education. His mentor, Prof. Theodosius Dobzhansky, had a significant influence on his career. The document also highlights the historical connection between the genetics departments at the University of Belgrade and the University of Georgia, which can be traced back to Prof. Dobzhansky's mentorship. The author of the document, Dr. Mirjana Milosevic Brockett, shares her personal experiences working with Prof. Anderson and emphasizes his excellence as a mentor and educator. The document concludes with a selection of Prof. Anderson's research papers. [Extracted from the article]