Joseph “Joey” Drake Castro
Joseph “Joey” Drake Castro, 44, a resident of Alvin, TX passed away May 30, 2023. Joey was born in Webster, Texas on December 13, 1978. He graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School in 1997. He served with the League City Police Department as a Patrol Officer and then a Detective from 2001-2011. He was selected to attend the United States Marshals Service Academy in March 2011. Joey served as a Deputy US Marshal from 2011 until his death. He attended First United Methodist Church in Friendswood, TX.
Joey leaves behind his beautiful wife of 16 years, Rachel Castro; and their two children, daughter Vivienne Castro; son, Garrett Castro. Parents: Frank and Debbie Castro, Jr.
Father-in-law and mother-in-law: Jim and Karen Little; Brothers: Daniel Castro, wife Joanne; Toby Castro, partner Peter Newman; Sister-in-law: Christina Lopez; Brother-in- law: John Little, wife Courtney. Nephews and nieces: Coby Castro, Cameron Castro, Braeden Lopez, Briana Hernandez, Julian Macias, Ethan Macias, Raziel Macias, Nathaniel Castro, Daniel Castro, Henry Little, and Rowan Little. He is preceded in death by his brother, Tim Castro.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Grace Community Church, 14505 Gulf Fwy Houston, TX 77034. Family requests that memorial contributions be made to: U. S. Marshals Survivors Benefit Fund.
RIP 11 SIX-OH! Miss u brother
He was simply ‘the best!’ I was Blessed to meet this family a few years ago. I love the way this wonderful family did life together. They radiated love in everything they did.
A good friend who will be missed dearly.
Wanted to send my condolences to the entire family. Remember meeting Joey at my brother’s wedding back in February 2018.
Joey you will always be in our hearts, you will be missed. God bless and fly high young man. Prayers and love to your family. Reginna and Alan( Jessica and Gabe’s Mom and Dad).
On behalf of HYDMECH USA, please accept our sincere condolences. May you find comfort at this most difficult time in the outpouring of love surrounding you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you today and the days to come.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. I enjoyed seeing pictures of his children at the river. I enjoyed playing dominoes with him. I will sincerely miss him. Condolences to his family.
We share in sadness with your loss of Joey. Our prayers for peace and comfort are with you.
Regards,
Sparks Family, DFW
I love Joey so much he and Travis my son were such great friends in high school he was at our home everyday even when we move to nacogdoches he came to see my husband and I after he graduated prayers for the family he will be missed
I hope Vivienne and her brother are doing well.i know it’s a hard loosing someone u care for and love.I bet he was a great father to vivienne and being a cop is a great job for our community and he probably saved people from bad times.Love y’all 🕊️🙏
Sending my deepest condolences to Rachel, the children, the family, and everyone that knew and loved Joey. Although we lost touch over the years, it was an honor and privilege to have known and worked alongside Joey. He was always there for me during my most trying times. Rest in peace friend. You will never be forgotten.
Rachel, Garrett, and Viviane,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joey was a great man . Sending deepest condolences.
David and Michelynn Salinas and Family