Kayan Taylor Williams

Kayan Taylor Williams passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 6, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was just 16 years old.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. In honor of Kayan, we will be wearing soccer jerseys/t-shirts to his visitation. Feel free to participate. A memorial service will be held at Murdoch-Linwood on Saturday, November 14, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Family will be available to greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Kayan was born on January 19, 2010, in Decorah, Iowa. He was the son of Brian Williams and Rebecca Williams.

Kayan attended Clear Creek Amana High School, where he participated on both the soccer and esports teams. He also played for the Average Joe’s soccer team and enjoyed traveling to soccer tournaments with his friends. Soccer was Kayan’s favorite sport. When watching games on television, he was always cheering for Lamine Yamal and FC Barcelona. When attending Iowa Raptor FC games, he was always rooting for Bobby Hurwitz.

Kayan enjoyed working as a cook at Freddy’s. He was so proud that he could make a burger and drop some fries! He also volunteered at Green Square Meals, helping serve meals to those in need.

Kayan loved playing video games and especially enjoyed gaming once he got his very own gaming PC. He loved decorating for the holidays, especially Halloween and Christmas. Spending time with family and friends meant so much to him. He cherished evenings around the backyard fire pit that he helped build.

Some of his favorite memories included jet skiing with his dad and sister, and hanging out in his Uncle Darin and Aunt Marri’s basement after riding ATVs with the family. Kayan was incredibly proud of his car and kept it immaculate, inside and out. He recently picked up a new hobby, playing pickleball, after his first vacation to Arizona this past summer. He loved Arizona so much that he proudly announced it was where he planned to live as an adult.

And, of course, Kayan loved eating at McDonald’s!

Kayan will be remembered for his kind heart, witty personality, and wonderful sense of humor. He brought laughter, joy, and so many special memories to the people fortunate enough to know and love him.

Kayan is survived by his father, Brian Williams; his mother, Rebecca Williams (Craig); his sister, Paityn Williams; and Craig’s daughter, Harpr. He is also survived by his uncles, Darin (Marri) Williams and Aaron (Sarah) Spooner; his aunt, Kristina Kluesner; his grandparents, Barb and Mark Williams and Ann Spooner; his great-grandmother, Alvira Schwarz; and his cousins, Jackson Williams, Baily (Claire) Williams, Madison, Jacob, and Alexis Kluesner, and Ariana and Natalie Spooner.

Kayan was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Marvin Schwarz; his grandfather, Norman Spooner; his uncle, Jason Williams; and his precious dog, Zelda.

Memorials may be directed to the family for a fund to be established in Kayan’s name.