In the winter of 2020, the life of 16-year-old DeTavion Lee Favorite was tragically cut short in Saginaw, Michigan. The young man, a student at Success Academy of Saginaw, was killed by gun violence on Friday, February 21, 2020.
Born on October 27, 2003, in Saginaw to David Favorite and Banesha Hamilton, DeTavion was a youth who found joy in sports, particularly basketball, having played on both the Wroyal Deans and ADS AAU Teams. Known for a smile as bright as the sun, he had the ability to light up any room. He was a father to his only child, De'Tavion Lee Favorite, Jr. His family and friends remember his love for music, laughter, and telling jokes.
In the wake of the shooting, law enforcement officials initiated an investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect. The community mourned the loss of a young life, remembering a teen who loved spending time with his family and friends.
