Justin Merritt

Justin Craig Merritt, 31, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Justin was born in Cumberland County and was preceded in death by his uncle, Christopher H. Spivey.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Merritt Hood of Fayetteville; father, William Doug Hood of Hope Mills; stepfather, Carl Strange of Fayetteville; sister, Jennah Hood of Fayetteville; brothers, Zachary Hood of Hope Mills and Christopher Strange of Fayetteville; maternal grandmother, Jerry Merritt of Fayetteville; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Ferrah of Hope Mills; uncles, Greg Spivey of Fayetteville and Jonathan Hood of Holden Beach; nephew, Paul (Junior) Rhodes of Fayetteville; and his best friend, his dog, Blue.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Justin loved fishing, being with his dad and uncle at the beach, and watching UNC games with his Uncle Greg.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.