Stoddard W. Kerby

Stoddard W. Kerby, was also known as Joey or Joe by family and friends. Joe was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Joe grew up in Tulare, California after moving from Cambridge, and graduated Tulare Union High School. Soon after, he went into the US Army. When he returned from his service he settled in Los Angeles, CA. where he pursued his love of movies and TV work. Mr. Kerby was the assistant producer of the TV program The Wild West at CBS studios. He can also be found listed as Joe Kirby in these production stats but Kirby was not the correct spelling of his professional last name. He was assistant producer to The Curse Of King Tut made for TV movie. Joe spent many years employed at CBS studios in Los Angeles, CA. Joey was survived by 2 sisters, 5 nieces, 1 nephew, 9 great nieces and 3 great nephews. He was enjoyed for his wonderful sense of style, buoyant laugh, and candor. Joey was a private person and protected his family from the edges of his work. He was the youngest of 3 children and the only son. An avid reader. Joey spent endless hours scouring literature and musical librettos for a new entertaining movie idea.