Rex Marvin Kerby

Rex Marvin Kerby, 82, passed away October 21, 2005 in Mesa, AZ. He was born on August 25, 1923 in Pima, AZ. The son of Charles and Clarissa Kerby, he was the youngest of 7 children. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth; children: Becki Burch, Lynda Gonzales, and Marvin Kerby; his brother, Reed Kerby of Chandler; 21 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. His direct line ancestor, who came to America from the Jersey Islands, was Francis Kerby. With his wife Mary and five children, he crossed the plains in the Oscar Stoddard Handcart Company. Rex was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Bishop of the Miami ward, St. Joseph Stake, on the high Council, and in many other positions. He enjoyed giving service. Rex served his country during WWII in the US Army Air Corps as a supply sergeant. He owned the Western Auto Store in Miami and after moving to Mesa, he and Ruth began Kerby's Furniture store in 1959. Rex enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, working on his ranch, riding horses, and spending time with his brother Reed. A visitation will be held on Monday October 24, 2005 from 6-8:00 PM at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday October 25, 2005 at 10:00 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the LDS Meadows Ward Building, 4629 E. Guadalupe in Higley, AZ. Interment will be held at the Pima Cemetery in Pima, AZ at 3:00 PM that day.