A white casket held 6-year-old Dae’von Bailey, wearing a white suit, during his funeral at Light of the World Church of God in Christ in Compton. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
A mix of emotions filled the church during the service. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Photos of Dae’von were on display as relatives young and old took turns at the microphone. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
A saxophonist plays a heartfelt homage after Dae’von’s grandmother sang his favorite song, “This Little Light of Mine.” (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Dae’von’s mother, Tylette Davis, receives a hug during the service. Her ex-boyfriend Marcas Fisher is wanted by police in connection with the boy’s killing. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
The boy’s mother takes one last look at her son, who was found beaten to death at a home in South Los Angeles. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Dae’von rests in his coffin. Cousins, aunts and uncles lingered by his side, kissing his cheeks and lips, snapping photographs and tucking tiny crosses into the pocket of his suit. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
