Malachi Isaiah Gibbs, had infectious smile

Malachi Isaiah Gibbs passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, from a car accident.

Malachi worked for Food Lion, and really loved that hat; he always had it with him. He graduated from Milford High School in 2018.

Malachi is described as funny and goofy. He didn’t need a reason to laugh or joke, all he needed was his friends and family, and one thing is certain, he had a lot of both. Malachi had the most infectious smile and commanded attention in any room he entered. Malachi’s early years were always as a happy baby and he did a tour of all the aunties. The cousins reminisce on using Malachi to get out of church on Sundays for his asthma treatments and taking turns hanging out with him. Malachi was loved, great at telling jokes, and was OK no matter what. His jovial demeanor and laugh were enough to make anyone smile. Malachi was always a joy to those around him as he was growing up, and everyone enjoyed watching him grow that beard that he was so proud of. Anyone who knew Malachi can tell you that he would take the clothes off his back to ensure others were taken care of. He was the embodiment of selflessness and compassion. I pray that we all can take a lesson from him and create a more passionate, fun world. We owe it to Malachi to remind his son who he was and what he meant to us.

Malachi was preceded in death by his uncle, Jimmy; grandfather, Arson Sr.; great-grandparents; great-aunts and -uncles; and cousins. 

Malachi is survived by his son, Devlon; mother, Arlicia; brother, Tayvon; grandmother, Edna; uncles, Calvin Jr. and Arson Jr. (Tameka); godparents, Greg Sr. and Tanya; great-aunts and -uncles; a host of cousins and friends; and girlfriend, Darnisha.

A viewing for Malachi will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. Interment will be private.

Visit Malachi’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his online guestbook at watsonfh.com.