Levi Brody Elmore

Levi Brody Elmore, age 19, tragically and suddenly lost his life the night of April 4, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Born January 25, 2007, in Fort Walton Beach, Levi is the beloved and only son of Miranda (Elmore) Martin and Sean Martin. Levi was a young man of many passions with his heart set on music. From a young age he played various instruments with sheer talent and natural skill. Over time he grew to love the drums, guitar and singing the most. His dream was to have a successful band and be known worldwide. At the time of his passing, he was the lead singer in the up-and-coming band, “The Climax”. Levi graduated from Freeport High School in May of 2025 in Freeport, Florida. He played percussion in the Freeport High School Sunshine band and played the tenor quints. He also played in the Jazz Band at the school and made a lasting impression on many. He looked up to his band teacher, the late Michael Miller, and established a lasting friendship with Richard Wheeler who was teaching the percussion section. Aside from music, his friends were his life. He would do anything for his friends, especially his lifelong best friend, Wyatt Morrill. Levi loved to play DnD with his friends and share the excitement of each session with anyone and everyone who would listen. Levi was successfully starting his adult life, living on his own, working two jobs. He worked at Big Fish Bike and Beach Rentals in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and part-time at Publix in Fort Walton. Levi’s hobbies included, but definitely were not limited to, listening to music, singing karaoke, playing DnD, playing various video games and streaming on his YouTube channel. Levi loved cars. His first car was a red 1987 Pontiac Firebird and his last was a red 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed watching anime and really related to many of the shows. He recently mentioned to his grandmother, Connie Elmore, “If you ever want to know who I am, watch Naruto.” He always had a close and special relationship with his grandma Connie. Levi’s all time favorite food was Spicy Miso Ramen from his favorite restaurant, Domo Café in Fort Walton Beach, lasagna, chili cheese dip and tacos. Levi was in a loving relationship, adored by his girlfriend Rigby Louise and had plans to get married. They had two cats, Gizmo and Freya.

Levi is survived by his parents, Miranda (Elmore) Martin and Sean Martin; his grandmother, Connie Elmore; his aunts, Veronica Elmore and Savanna Bardisa; and cousins, Emiera Elmore and Leon Willingham.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 12, 2026 in the chapel of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 1474 State Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433 beginning at 4:00 p.m. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins of DeFuniak Springs.