Gretna…..Woodrow "Jack" Jackson Wilson, age 81 of Gretna passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born September 10, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late William Noel Wilson and Lillie Mae Dove Wilson.  He was predeceased by one sister, Virginia Wilson Rowland; and one brother, James Anderson Wilson. He was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annie Marie Saunders Wilson of the residence; one daughter, Malinda Bowles and husband, Joseph of Chatham; one grandson, Jacob Bowles of Chatham; and one granddaughter, Megan Bowles of Chatham. He is also survived by one brother, Clarence Wilson and wife, Sharron of Mohawk, MI. Mr. Wilson was a U.S. Army Veteran. In his early life, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing horseshoes. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races and valued time spent with his family.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday, August 17, 2026 at Greenfield Baptist Church by Rev. David Abernathy and Randy Parker, Minister.  Burial will follow at Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery.  Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2026 at Greenfield Baptist Church and other times at the residence.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Centra Hospice, CMG Stroobants-Cardiovascular Center Congestive Heart Failure Team F and Dawn Martin, Clinical Navigator.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

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