On the evening of August 1, 2017, Martin D. Beebe Jr., 55 of Nazareth, rode his beloved Harley Davidson into heaven.

Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, on June 14, 1962, he was a son of Martin D. Beebe Sr. of Tunkhannock and the late Dora Dugans.  He and his wife, Debbie Schulte Beebe, celebrated 31 years of marriage this past July.

Martin was an alumnus of Philipsburg High School class of 1980 and Allentown Business School, graduating in 1996 with honors.  He was a veteran of the US Army and recently he retired as a Corrections officer with Northampton County Prison after serving there for 10 years.

In 2003, Martin earned his 5th degree Black belt under Master Kirk Jacoby of Black Panther Karate and was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame, in 2005.  He was a member of Easton Lodge #152 F & AM.

He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, playing guitars, doing magic tricks and helping and being with his friends and family.

Martin is survived by sons, Justin D. Beebe, at home, and Bryan D. Rasley of Scranton; daughters, Jessica Beebe-Kleintop and April Esterly both of Nazareth; brother Alan Beebe of Blakeslee, sisters Judy and Ethel of Texas, Ruthann of Washington state, Pam of Philipsburg; 7 grandsons and 4 granddaughters that will miss him dearly.  He was predeceased by his son, Joshua Martin Beebe and adopted son Cpl. Joshua Harton; and sisters Beaver and Kim.

Relatives and friends are invited to a calling on Monday, August 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth, PA 18064.  Honors will be presented by NCP officers with a Masonic service to follow at 6:30 p.m. A Time of Remembrance will begin at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the family, in care of the funeral home, are appreciated.