Verlin Droke, 97, died peacefully at his life-long home on August 18, 2019, after a period of declining health. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 25, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Colonial Heights Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Burlingham officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, beside the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mount Lebanon Cemetery, c/o Kent Harris, 216 Lebanon Rd., Kingsport, TN 37663