Gary Droke

1956 - 2024

Gary Droke obituary, 1956-2024, Savannah, TN

Gary Droke

1956 - 2024

BORN

1956

DIED

2024

Gary Droke Obituary

Visit the Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah website to view the full obituary.
Gary Wayne Droke was born on June 11, 1956 in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of the late Howard and Bobbie Droke.

Gary served his country proudly in the National Guard. He worked for Memphis Mechanical for 20 years. He loved guns, fishing, and rebuilding different things. Gary was a jokester and enjoyed talking to different people. 

Gary Wayne Droke departed this life on March 27, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 67 years, 9 months, and 16 days. 

He is survived by his daughter, Christine Lambert (Ronnie) of Savannah, Tennessee; bonus son, Mack White (Kim) of Savannah, Tennessee; and sister, Conchita Stevens of Crump, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his son, David Joey Droke; and brother, Mark Droke. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah

450 Church Street P.O. Box 1027, Savannah, TN 38372

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