Penhook………Darrell Watson Jefferson, age 73 of Penhook died Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence.

Born July 21, 1947 in Danville, he was a son of the late Montie Hubbard Jefferson and Doris Robertson Jefferson.  He was predeceased by three brothers, Letcher Jefferson, John "Poss" Jefferson, and Grover Jefferson; and three sisters, Dorothy Jenell Jefferson, Inis Towler and Linda Brumfield.  Mr. Jefferson was a member of Penhook Free Saints Holiness Church and he retired from VDOT.  He was a farmer and loved riding horses.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Gibson of the residence; one son, Montie Jefferson of Chatham; one daughter, Donna Hylton and significant other, Kevin Chappelle of Danville; the mother of his children, Vickie Furrow of Museville; Mary Lou's daughter, Rebecca White and husband, Erik of Charlottesville; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Penhook Free Saints Holiness Church by Rev. Belle Robertson and Rev. Greg Robinson.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.