FAYTTTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Family and friends gathered to honor the life of Trevor Jayshawn Merritt , 17, who tragically passed away in a car accident more than a week ago.

Grief was felt and seen as hundreds gathered inside True Vine Ministries wearing purple, which was Merritt's favorite color. His death occurred two weeks before his 18th birthday.

"I'm going to miss those Facetime calls. You calling and asking is my fit hard. I'm going to miss being your big sister more than anything," said Trinity Griffin, who is Trevor Merritt's sister.

Flowers and footballs adorned his purple casket. Merritt's father shared how much his son loved to win football games.

"Yall take care of each other. Win in life because Trevor hated to lose," said Jamaar Merritt.

There was not a dry eye in

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