Martin "Marty" Beckham
September 27, 1939 ~ July 6, 2018
Martin “Marty” Beckham, age 78, of Greenwood, IN passed away peacefully in hospice care on July 6, 2018. Marty was born on September 27, 1939 in Henderson, KY. He was the son of the late Martin and Margaret (Maxwell) Beckham. Marty graduated from Holy Name Catholic High School in Henderson. He was the manager of the meat department at Great Scott Supermarket in Evansville, IN for 27 years. He spent the last 8 years of his career at the Marsh Supermarket in Speeway.
Marty loved NASCAR racing, watching Indiana Pacers Basketball, playing the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus for family and friends, and being on his CB radio. He was also very fond of his three beloved feline companions, Pearl, Gremlin, and Booters.
Marty is survived by his lifetime companion and the love of his life, Linda B. Libs; four children, Raymond (Lisa) Demello, Darlene (Bob) Nykaza, Kathy (Christopher) Shannon, and Richard Demello; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; his brother, John Beckham and his sister, Martha Floyd. Marty was a devoted member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Indianapolis before transferring his membership to St. Barnabas Catholic Church after moving to Greenwood.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Marty Beckham from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 12 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations to be made in Marty’s memory to the Franciscan Hospice House; envelopes will be provided at the church. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis.
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My favorite memory of Marty is when he and Linda hosted an outdoor Halloween party next door to my house many years ago in Evansville, IN. Marty made a large kettle of black bean chili which he stirred over a wood fire for hours. We had never tasted black bean chili before Marty introduced us and to this day, we think of Marty whenever I cook this chili. Marty was such a great neighbor and fun person to be around. Rest in peace, Marty.
Love,
Cindy and George Martin
Linda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and with Marty’s children. We’re thankful you had so many wonderful years together. Love, Muff & Bob
Linda, we’ve had so many wonderful memories of Marty over the years, but my most favorite was when he played Santa for Kelli the year we moved to Evansville. I’ll always remember him asking her what she wanted him to bring her for Christmas and then him pulling a white teddy bear out of his bag of toys. EXACTLY what she asked for!!!! I’ve believed ever since that moment! God bless him and you! With love, Jeri