Joslyn Ivanhoe Hibbert (AKA “Uncle Jos”)
April 30, 1910 – 1994

Birth & Lineage
Joslyn Ivanhoe Hibbert, affectionately known as “Uncle Jos,” was born on April 30, 1910, at 2 Upper Oxford Street in Kingston, Jamaica. He was the son of Solomon Augustus Hibbert and Theodora Elizabeth Marquis.

Life & Work
As a young man, Uncle Jos trained as a motor vehicle mechanic, developing a strong technical skillset that supported his lifelong work. He later spent many years driving for the Jamaica Omnibus Service, contributing to the island’s public transportation system during a critical period of growth and development.

Character & Legacy
Uncle Jos often took pride in sharing that he was born in the year of the “comet star”—1910, when Halley's Comet passed through Earth’s orbit. This detail became a memorable part of how he told his story and connected his life to a notable moment in history.

Passing & Legacy
He passed away in 1994 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, due to complications from a stroke.