Gibbon Washington Farquharson was born on December 28, 1976 to Beatrice Slobert and Gibbon Farquharson in Paterson, NJ.
Gibbon was educated in the Englewood Public School System. Gibbon was a graduate of Bergen County Vocational Technical High School. Gibbon earned his college credits from Berkely College, Bergen Community College and finishing at William Paterson University where he earned his BFA with emphasis on Visual Communications.Gibbon had profound artistic talent which led him all the way to Germany to work.
Gibbon who was affectionately known by many nicknames including Mushy, Gibb, Uncle Gibby, 10 Loosey and the Gibster by family and friends.
Gibbon was a kind, loyal and highly intellectual young man. Life never removed all of his innocence. Gibbon loved his nieces and nephews as though they were his own children. Uncle Gibby to most of them was the first person to teach them to ride a bike, roller blade, play card games, tie their shoelaces and give them large monetary gifts for their accomplishments in school. Gibbon had a deep love for his family.Gibbon was also a jokester. His favorite pastime was playing cards and trips to the casino with his buddy Ainsworth.
Gibbon was a good listener for many who needed an ear. Conversations with Gibbon many times would end with the fart sound he made with his lips and him saying "you good" or "man don't worry" and the best one yet. "lets go to the casino. Gibbon was a special dude!.
Gibbon is survived by his loving mother, Bea. His father Gibbon, Sr.His only sister Wanda, brothers William, (a.k.a) Coolie, Brian, Cleave , Kyle and Juliun.
His sister-in-laws, brother-in- law, nephews Jalen, Daevon, Karim, Kenneth and Justin. Nieces Ahkirah, Ahmani, Jayla, Jada, Journee and Kai. His ride or die friends Ainsworth, Ayana and Lil Charles. A host of cousins and relatives who he cherished. Gibbon touched the hearts of many people and as mom "Bea" says "We have to give Gib back to God" and so it may. Gibbon will be missed by many.