Family and friends gathered at a church in Cullompton today for the funeral of Mason Jones, the teenager killed in a tragic motorcycle accident.
Mason Jones was travelling on a Yamaha motorcycle when it was involved in a late-night collision last Tuesday just outside Uffculme.
The 18-year-old, described by his family as a "loveable character with a "cheery smile" was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he later died.
Mourners arrived dressed in bright colours, at the family's request.
A moving service included readings, poems, prayer, music, a video and singing.
Songs included Your Love Never Fails and How Long Will I Love You by Ellie Goulding. Mason's sister Cassie read a poem and there was an address by Tim Boxer.
Donations were collected in aid of the Youth Work at St Andrew's Church and after the service mourners were invited to join the family at The Weary Traveller in Cullompton.
The Reverend Edward Hobbs, who was among those conducting the service, said before the funeral:
"Our first interaction with Mason was about two years ago when we saw him hanging in the church yard with friends. We invited them in and he had been a part of the church ever since."
"Mason was a young man seeking his way in life and found a family in the church who welcomed him and embraced him. We are all cut up over this."
Investigations are continuing into the cause of the collision and police are appealing for witnesses.
Mason's family gave permission to attend the funeral.
