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Monday, May 19, 2014
Morris, Kayden Ryder Maverick
Kayden Ryder Maverick Morris, infant son of Matt and Robyn Morris of Central City, died Friday, April 12, 2013. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. There will be no formal funeral services. Private family burial will take place at Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville.
Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Kanan, Kolby, and Kashden; and grandparents, Nancy Chapman of Marion, Nancy (Gary) Kindred of Palo, and Connie Morris (John Bowers) of Troy Mills.
Kayden was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Robert Chapman and Darrell Morris.
Kayden's birth was met with great joy and anticipation by his parents, his brothers, and his family. While they are heartbroken and left to grieve his future, the amount of love in their hearts for Kayden will last a lifetime.
Memorials may be directed to The Sammy Project, c/o St. Luke's Health Care Foundation, 1026 A Ave. NE, PO Box 3026, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-3026, in Kayden's honor.
Please sign the online guest book for Kayden at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Published April 15, 2013 in The Gazette