Obituaries

NKSP mourns passing of TV Specialist Logan Williams

North Kern State Prison (NKSP) is mourning the passing of TV Specialist Logan Williams. He passed away July 20, 2025, and had worked for the prison since June 2024.

Logan Williams, TV specialist at North Kern State Prison, passed away July 20, 2025.
Logan Williams

“Logan touched the lives of many and was a dedicated colleague and friend. Although he was only with the department for just over a year, Logan was highly respected by his peers and an esteemed member of the NKSP family. At this time of mourning, please keep the Williams family in your thoughts and prayers,” according to the institution.

Williams earned a Bachelor of Fine Art from UC Davis and a Master of Fine Art in film and television production from Loyola Marymount University.

Information regarding services is not yet available.


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