Denton Madry Jefferson, 94, passed away on October 10, 2026, in Greenwood, SC at his home.

Born in Ninety Six, he was the son of Otis Madry Jefferson and Annie Williams Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson graduated from Greenwood High School in 1951 and later from Piedmont Technical College. A dedicated veteran, he proudly served in the US Army before ultimately retiring from the SC National Guard as Master Sergeant. Following his military service, he worked for Dupont at the Savannah River Plant. He then worked at Monsanto in Greenwood for many years, eventually retiring from there. After retiring from Monsanto, he worked for several years at McCrory Distribution. He took great pride in serving on the boards of both the Monsanto Federal Credit Union, now the Neighbors Federal Credit Union, and the Emerald Credit Association Federal Credit Union. He was a long-time faithful member of Mathews United Methodist Church. Above all, his greatest pride and joy was his family; his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Ramona McKee Jefferson; children, Kenneth Jefferson (Jane), Linda J. Minor, Tony Jefferson (Lisa), Denise J. Steele (Chuck) and Cindy J. Tollison; grandchildren, Julie Jefferson, John Jefferson (Raquel), Douglas Jefferson (Muriel), Matthew Minor (Casey) and Spencer Tollison (Sierra); and five great grandchildren. 

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, W.H. Jefferson. 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends after the service.

The family will be at the home of his daughter, Denise, at 120 Hill and Dale Drive, Greenwood, SC 29646