Kayden Jewell Walden was born to Kimberly and James T. Walden, Jr., of Oxford, April 17, 2016. Kayden was born in Piedmont Newton hospital at a weight of 7 pounds, 8 ounces and a length of 19 ½ inches.

His maternal grandparents are Kent and Allison Haralson, of Oxford, and Scott and Jami Malcom of Shadydale. His paternal grandparents are the Rev. Tim and Angie Walden, of Covington.