JOEY DROKEwas born May 25, 1980 the son of Gary Wayne Droke and the late Judie Pilkinton Droke DeVore.Joey was an underwater welder for Global International in Houston, Texas. His hobbies included traveling and dirt bike riding. Joey departed this life on Friday, October 19, 2007 at the age of 27 Years, 4 Months, and 24 Days.In addition to his father, Gary Droke of Olive Branch, Mississippi, he is survived by his sister: Christine Elizabeth McClarin of Memphis, Tennessee; brother: Ron Droke of Savannah, Tennessee; grandparents: Howard and Bobbie Droke, and Mollie Pilkinton all of Savannah, Tennessee; 2 nieces: Bailey Droke and Isabella Droke and 2 nephews Jordan Droke and Morgan Droke and numerous cousins.In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard David Pilkinton.