Obituary of Shawn Gibbs

Shawn E. Gibbs, age 35, passed away on March 29, 2008 at Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ. Shawn was born on September 29, 1972 in Pomona, CA to the late Gary and the late Roxanna (Williams) Gibbs. He was raised his entire life in Washington, NJ. Shawn proudly served in the Navy. Later he worked as a mason and was employed by Alberson Masonary in Basking Ridge, NJ. Shawn's favorite leisure activity was spending time with his family. When not with his family he enjoyed riding dirt bikes and boating. Shawn embraced his faith and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Anderson. Survivors: His brother, Gary Brink Gibbs, Jr, predeceased Shawn. Shawn is survived by his loving wife, Brandi L (nee: Hills) Gibbs of Washington, N, his son Tyler Brink Gibbs at home, a brother, Lawrence Engstrum of Washington, NJ; his sister-in-law, Aimee and his brother-in-law, Aaron. He was the proud uncle of Cassie, Jamie, Jessica, Raechal, Ricky, Larry, Madison and Payton. Along with his family many friends will miss him. Services: A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7:00 at the First Baptist Church of Anderson. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Interment will be in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc., 136 W. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Memorials: For those desiring, donations may be made to the educational fund of Tyler Brink Gibbs c/o the First Baptist Church of Anderson, 1 Jackson St., PO Box 149, Port Murray, NJ 07865. Tributes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Nathalie K. Jackson To the Gibbs Family, My heart and prayers are with you for your lost. Shawn was a very loving Christian especially to the children of First Baptist. I would sit in the pulpit looking out into the congregation and I would see Shawn holding different children every week. Sometimes I would see him holding more than one at a time. I was so amazed how children just flocked to him.An announcement was made about my daughter becoming a model and Shawn was the first one to come up to her and congratulate her. If there was ever a youth minister at First Baptist, it was in the form of Shawn Gibbs. I thank God that Shawn knew Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior; because now Shawn can rest in His peace. May God comfort and grant you peace so healing can start.If there is anything I can do, please let me know. God love and bless you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Jennifer Weiss & CJ Curran CJ and I will miss you very much. You were the best putter togetherer as CJ would say. And you were a great friend and neighbor to us. It was so easy to talk with you and we shared many good laughs. CJ said last night, "Mama don't be sad, it's ok cause God's gonna take care of him in heaven". Brandi and Tyler my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am here for anything you need. With my love. May God Bless you and keep you close by His side. Jennifer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------