Elmer L. Leverett
September 9, 1935 –
Elmer Lee Leverett, age 89, born Sept. 9, 1935, passed peacefully at Hospice House on Oct. 20, 2024. Elmer was a smart, happy, hard working, slightly sarcastic yet funny man who truly loved life and his family. He lived a life of responsibility, honor, service to his community, generosity to others and kindness to all.
Elmer was born in Salem, Virginia. His mother, Maude Cannon Leverett, and father, Elmer Lee Leverett, had 12 children, and Elmer was the oldest of the family.
Elmer left home at the young age of 16 to join the military (Air Force). He spent 21 1/2 in service to his country, traveling to numerous places, experiencing the world. While in the service, Elmer met and married Verda Mae Hammond. They had three children, Kenneth Leverett, Leda Buhman (deceased) and Kurt Leverett. Early life included work, personal growth and family focus.
After retiring from the Air Force, Elmer operated a grocery store called Ann’s in Lithia. He also operated successful game rooms, which lead to his investments in real estate. “Fix em up” real estate took up the bulk of Elmer's efforts for many years, thereafter.
After the passing of Elmer's first wife, Verda, Elmer met and married Leila (Lee) Gundry Allen. He also warmly embraced Lee’s daughter, Beatrice, as his own. Together, Lee and Elmer experienced many years of retirement enjoyment, including fun with friends, travel and relaxation.
Elmer loved to read. He was smart, savvy, and knowledgeable. His bookshelves were always full of facts and fiction, which bolstered his ability to communicate. During his retired years, Elmer gave generously of his time and talents, lovingly making wooden items for local schools and the Samaritan services. Elmer loved life, Mother Nature’s blessings and traveling. He also enjoyed playing golf, cards, scrabble and chess. Oh, and he really, really loved his coffee, too!
Elmer leaves behind his wife, Lee; children, Kenneth, Kurt, their wives, Rhonda and Maggie; step-daughter, Beatrice; her husband, Daniel; grandchildren, Kimberly Sparrow, Buddy Leverett, Jillian Leverett, David Botbol, Leila Botbol; and great-grandchildren, Evin Sparrow, Reed Sparrow, Bryn Sparrow and Kolton Leverett.
We will miss Elmer’s dinner prayers. He always thanked God for his blessings… and he had many!
We will miss your love, your fun, your sarcasm and your smile, Elmer… God bless you!
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Samaritan Services, LifePath Hospice or the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. These organizations helped Elmer through his illness.
A memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held at the Kings Point North Clubhouse 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573, in the Banquet Room, Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m.
If you are able to join us in honoring Elmer, please RSVP to Beatrice at 813-716-3359.
Elmer was born in Salem, Virginia. His mother, Maude Cannon Leverett, and father, Elmer Lee Leverett, had 12 children, and Elmer was the oldest of the family.
Elmer left home at the young age of 16 to join the military (Air Force). He spent 21 1/2 in service to his country, traveling to numerous places, experiencing the world. While in the service, Elmer met and married Verda Mae Hammond. They had three children, Kenneth Leverett, Leda Buhman (deceased) and Kurt Leverett. Early life included work, personal growth and family focus.
After retiring from the Air Force, Elmer operated a grocery store called Ann’s in Lithia. He also operated successful game rooms, which lead to his investments in real estate. “Fix em up” real estate took up the bulk of Elmer's efforts for many years, thereafter.
After the passing of Elmer's first wife, Verda, Elmer met and married Leila (Lee) Gundry Allen. He also warmly embraced Lee’s daughter, Beatrice, as his own. Together, Lee and Elmer experienced many years of retirement enjoyment, including fun with friends, travel and relaxation.
Elmer loved to read. He was smart, savvy, and knowledgeable. His bookshelves were always full of facts and fiction, which bolstered his ability to communicate. During his retired years, Elmer gave generously of his time and talents, lovingly making wooden items for local schools and the Samaritan services. Elmer loved life, Mother Nature’s blessings and traveling. He also enjoyed playing golf, cards, scrabble and chess. Oh, and he really, really loved his coffee, too!
Elmer leaves behind his wife, Lee; children, Kenneth, Kurt, their wives, Rhonda and Maggie; step-daughter, Beatrice; her husband, Daniel; grandchildren, Kimberly Sparrow, Buddy Leverett, Jillian Leverett, David Botbol, Leila Botbol; and great-grandchildren, Evin Sparrow, Reed Sparrow, Bryn Sparrow and Kolton Leverett.
We will miss Elmer’s dinner prayers. He always thanked God for his blessings… and he had many!
We will miss your love, your fun, your sarcasm and your smile, Elmer… God bless you!
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Samaritan Services, LifePath Hospice or the Sun City Center Emergency Squad. These organizations helped Elmer through his illness.
A memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held at the Kings Point North Clubhouse 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573, in the Banquet Room, Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m.
If you are able to join us in honoring Elmer, please RSVP to Beatrice at 813-716-3359.