James Walter Droke

James Walter Droke, 88, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Monday morning, November 8, 2021 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was born in Charleston, TN on March 16, 1933 a son of the late Earl & Pauline Droke.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Naomi E. Droke, son Brent Droke, one sister Joann Droke Woody and one brother-in-law Hugh Griffin.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory one granddaughter Callie Baxter and her husband Darrell, three great grandchildren Emily, Lilly & Kylee Gentry, one brother Ernest Droke (Wanda), one sister Charlotte Droke Griffin, special sister-in-law and caregiver Connie Delmas and husband David, several nieces, nephews and numerous other extended family members along with a host of special friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the Athens chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 400 S White Street in Athens, TN. The funeral service will follow the visitation time at 2:00 PM with Dr. H. E. Cardin, Chaplin officiating.
The interment and committal service will follow the service in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Austin Droke, James Arthur Droke, Ernie Droke, Chris Bivens, Troy Long and De Marr Melton serving as pallbearers.
You are encouraged to share a memory of James and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.