Visitation
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Hall-Wynne Funeral Home
1113 W. Main Street
Durham, NC 27701
Forever a
Tar Heel
Andrew William “Drew” Mercer
October 18, 2006 – October 28, 2026
“His life was short, but his impact was eternal. Until we meet again in Heaven.”
Celebrating Drew’s Life
The slideshow shown at Drew’s memorial service, made with love by his family.
Coming soon
The memorial slideshow will be posted here shortly.
Celebration of Life
Funeral Mass
Friday, November 6, 2026
11:00 AM
St. Pius X Catholic Church
2210 N. Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Reception to follow, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Simmons Center Gathering Space
Burial
Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00 AM
Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery
1721 Legion Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Attire: Anything from UNC colors and UNC attire to a suit or business casual.
Remembering Drew
Drew was a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, studying economics and business with his sights set on law school. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he was a proud Tar Heel, just like his grandfather before him.
By twenty he had visited all fifty states, lived two and a half years in Australia, and made friends nearly everywhere he went. He loved baseball, tennis, and golf, especially rounds with his dad. He cheered for the Heels, the Panthers, and the Hurricanes. He took his mom out for BLTs at Merritt’s and played Rummikub with her, and he played Mario Kart and Smash Bros. with his sisters, Abigail and Emily.
His Catholic faith guided him from St. Pius X in Greensboro, where he served as an altar server, to the Newman Center in Chapel Hill. Most of all, Drew is remembered for his kindness and warmth, and for making everyone around him feel welcome.
Keepsakes & Memories
Prayer cards, service programs, and photos. Tap any image to view it full size.
Drew’s Legacy
In honor of Drew’s life and memory, his family is establishing the Andrew William “Drew” Mercer Memorial Scholarship in partnership with Epilepsy Alliance North Carolina. The scholarship will support UNC–Chapel Hill students living with epilepsy and carry forward Drew’s kindness and his love for Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions.
Donate to Epilepsy Alliance NC
Please write “Drew Mercer” in the comments field.
To give by mail:
Epilepsy Alliance North Carolina
Piedmont One, Suite 5541A
1920 W. First Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Ways to Help
Online condolences
Share thoughts, prayers, Bible verses, pictures, and memories to help create an album for future reflection.
Sign the guestbook at Hall-Wynne →Meals for the family
Those who would like to send meals can consider gift cards to Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s, Olive Garden, Cook Out, or Texas Roadhouse.
Cards & correspondence
Cards may be mailed to Andrew & Deb Mercer. Please see the mailing address on the family update card.
UNC students
You can reach out to UNC CAPS for emotional support. Students at UNC and other schools can also contact their Office of Student Affairs.