This 1942 Buick Super looks like a factory low-rider. Post in the forum instead. Or even a stick-shift for that matter, since Ive learned few folks under 40 can do so today. These things happen with estates especially as one as big as Mark's. Jane leaves Read More, Richard Sherman Wallace, 75, of Roseland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 16, 2023. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. And he mentioned his two museums where he stored a large number of fine cars, he especially loved original pre-war cars. he was a collector and dealer , did have great knowledge of what was what, what was where, and who owned what . The family will receive friends from 9:30 - 10:45 am on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am. She was born in Campbell County, on December 3, 1935, daughter of the late John W. Cyrus and the late Hattie F. Cyrus. William Alan Smith, Jr., 82, of . If you ever needed to know the history of a significant car, Mark could rattle it off without even thinking about it-and chances are he either owned it or was somehow involved with it. spirit rest in peace! Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. I don't know what will become of the collection but wherever those treasures end up, they will always be known as Mark Smiths.. RIP Mark and I'm glad you got back to Hershey for at least one more. We never changed but they did. SO while we can everyone try to be nice to the next person you meet, share the kindness and enthusiasm you may have, and the knowledge. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium Steven Scott Rauch Elberta, AL AGE 50s AGE 50s Steven Scott Rauch Elberta, AL Aliases Scott S Rauch View Full Report Addresses He was named for his mother's father Read More, Charlotte Newman Monaghan, age 94, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on February 20, 2023. In response to a specific request, he invited a small number of Club members to view his 1907 Model G White Steamer. Mark drove away with both vehicles, somehow his truck fixed itself while he was buying the cars! It is all a matter of opinion , just like the comments here on the forums ( including this one!). Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Regarding Ken Tillys comment about the man he knows There are varying attitudes One man I knows merely says Ive got it and you dont I consider a bit un-friendly .In my case when someone says why dont you restore these cars ? Be specific! It's easy! Well, interesting, never thought of it that way! November 10, 2021 in General Discussion. Approximately 30 members of the SVBCC toured Mark J. Smith s Lynchburg automobile collection on Saturday, February 27th. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg, Davis-Turner Funeral Service - Lynchburg, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Madison Heights, Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral & Cremation Service - Altavista, Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral & Cremation Service - Gladys, Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory - Timberlake Road Chapel - Lynchburg, Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory - Timberlake Road Chapel - Lynchburg. Ford Model K, Bantam, Locomobile, Duesenberg, and many, many others. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Read More, Clyde "Ricky" Shortridge, 69, of 11004 Leesville Road, Evington, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Thanks. Put in writing with an attorney exactly how you want your estate to be administered after you are no longer here. Mark had a lot of cars and motorcycles that werent on the auction lists. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Election bills abound in Annapolis. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. July 17, 2022 in General Discussion. Definitely not my intention. He left some nice cars to certain groups or museums, and, yes, individuals received some of the cream of the crop. Born on September 1, 1960, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Simonton and Hilda Mays Simonton. On one side, there are real space constraints on how many people you can stuff in to an auction tent or room. March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. Plan ahead before bidding; it will take more than a Powerstroke dually to relocate this monster. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Newport News, Va., to the late Wil Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Read More, Vincent G. Moorefield passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence. Here in New York one needs to insure and license a car to get ownership paperwork. This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. Sometimes cantankerous, sometimes drunk and sometimes the nicest guy you could ever want to meet, Mark was always one of the Old Car Hobby's great characters. I have a couple of pieces of equipment (large air compressor and blast cabinet) I have no room for, but want to keep and have use of it. The fees can add up quickly. 1999 at Camelot Nursing Home. If the Porsche tractor didnt get your blood pumping, how about this 1973 BMW 2002 tii? Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. I can only imagine, what was acquired, in the following years? A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Edward Smith to pay them a last tribute. The preservation, sharing etc is what makes us all happy and is why we have what we have. Does anyone know whats become of the pre T Fords and when these may be for Auction? Although I didnt really know him, I do know some of the story. Washington County Commissioners renewed their opposition to a bill in the state Senate that would repeal their authority to impose an amusement tax. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 1972 Ford Bronco Sport14 hours$15,100Bid Now, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom1 days$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$28,250Bid Now. Soon after I passed on the car, Mark was towing a trailer through Winchester and broke down in front of my friends house. The last auction I attended everyone went brain dead and bid things to about 200% of value so I'm probably not missing anything. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Whitten Timberlake Chapel officiated by Pastor Chris Jordan. I'm glad I opened up this topic this morning. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith please visit our,

Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. His entire life and purpose in life was dedicated to old cars. Patricia was born on July 13, 1939, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Walter Lowery and Mary Harris Lowery. A friend stored a substantial amount of car parts in his friends barn and unfortunately that friend passed and his will cannot be found. Lynchburg is less than 2 hours from me. I'm sure most, if not all, of those are already gone to new caretakers. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. To send condolences please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com . All rights reserved. Keep me in the conversation via email. man. 101 Wyndale Drive Lynchburg, VA . , I had a few phone conversations with him, the car couldn't be bought. The basement was stuffed with Model As and Ts. My condolences to his family and close friends. We burned leaves with a magnifying glass. Go ask for one at your local Cremation Society or Funeral Home. January 13, 2023 Tributes have been paid to "old school gentleman" Mark Smith after the Just Motor Group local business manager lost his battle with COVID-19. Although many iconic cars have moved on, this will be an epic event to attend.just for the spectacle of it. Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. I've seen photos of parts of the collection, really great rare stuff. Colonel Rayburn Gene Smith (U.S. Army Retired), of Hat Creek, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. His collection was beyond extensiveand his signs were known to be the best of the best. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting Read More, Margaret W. Morland, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, poet and teacher, passed away on September 8, 2022. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. I worked on the MERCER that Miles Coverdale bought, Austin got a great deal on the Type 35 Bugatti. She was the widow of James P. "Jim" Monaghan and the daughter of the late Charles H. Newman Sr. and Beulah Walden Newman. You can always work more and make more money.no one has ever figured out how to buy more time. I got a chance to see these about 7 to 9 weeks ago. The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. It will be interesting to watch. I only had a couple brief conversations with Mark Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend James Sidney Worley. Mark Edwin Wright, 58, of McLean, VA, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2021, at his residence. By For a small fee to cover maintenance. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com . It also gives enthusiastssuch as our SVBCC membersthe opportunity to enjoy an amazing slice of automotive history. Here is Mark Steven Smith's obituary. Some really cool cars! Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA We found 15 records for Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA. And its tough for them to spend that on basically a car show. Looks like Dan Matthews will be selling Mark's automobilia collection on mulitple dates this winter and spring: https://www.matthewsauctions.com/current-auctions. One of my most recent memories of Mark was at the Bonham's Bothwell Auction a couple of years ago. She was a graduate of Virginia Seminary . He was born on January 19, 1944, to James and Gertrude Moorefield. Or subscribe without commenting. Get it in writing legally - NOW. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and Interment will follow the service Read More, Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. We got together for a special day for us all. I knew Mark because I worked on his Volvos over the years and he was always approachable and gave me a tour of his collections in VA. As someone who at the time was very inexperienced in the collector's market, it was a awe inspiring sight to see cars with so much history attached to them outside of a museum setting. Feb 19, 1953 - Mar 1, 2022 Mark Joseph Smith, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at The University of Maryland Capital Regional Health, Largo, MD. This was an old picture of the Smith kids with an awful background where Mama just got the hotel she could afford. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. From all the post Ive read, I would venture to say he was a Rock Star of the antique car world. A friend was just charged $1400 toplace his wife'sobit. Id bid on this gorgeous Century Whirlwind just to own something with a name that cool. While I didn'tknow Mark Smith, I do know many car guys with big collections, some of which have died recently. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. 3 trees planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Three days of barking auctioneers and hammer-dropping should make for lively bidding and conversation. Bob. I believe the majority of the cars are being dispersed as Mark wished. Mark had a "great eye" for pre war cars , as well as automobilia, as well as amazing collections of both. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Marks Lynchburg automobile collection is unique. She Read More, Douglas Luther Vincent, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was the husband of the late Irene Burton Woodall. In regards to how I saw cars it changed my life and I will forever be grateful to him. Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. Lynchburg, VA TAMMY SMITH OBITUARY Tammy Lynette Watts SmithTammy Lynette Watts Smith of Madison Heights, Va. passed away peacefully at University of Virginia Medical Center on Monday,. I hope some of those stories were recorded and will live on. Thediscussionsthat follow, like this thread, are very interesting and informative for those of us who can still read them and do whatmustbe done for our own plans. Approximately 30 members of the SVBCC toured Mark J. Smith' s Lynchburg automobile collection on Saturday, February 27th. With that, he earned reward trips to Cancun, The Bahamas, England, Australia, San Diego, Maui, Puerto Rico, and his favorite, last years trip to Cabo San Lucas. There is no photo or video of Mark Edward Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Josephine Jones (affectionately called Jody) was born on May 27, 1911, in Amherst, Virginia, the daughter Read More, Malayshia Lena Solomon, 12, of Lynchburg passed away on Friday 24, 2023. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 25, 1963 - Just the signage brought huge money. Mrs. Goins will lie in repose one hour prior to the service. He had been busy running around fixing everyone else's cars that day! I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. I knew of him, however as far as I know, never met him. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Not necessarily a bad thing, lots of good stuff which can be enjoyed by others. . And just now I find these very sad news. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Mark was an interesting guy with fantastic taste in automobiles. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. LA 71203. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mark Matthew Smith of Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away on July 1, 2022, leaving to mourn . Sally was born in Lynchburg, Va., on Read More, Ms. Earlie L. Herndon of Lynchburg departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her residence. He said that someone in Roanoke was working on a car and to call him in a month or so to see how that came out. Leslie & Family I am so sorry to hear about Mark. If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. (5) updates to this series since Updated Nov 10, 2021. . May his magnanimous. All rights reserved. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. I can only imagine, what that collection grew into, in the following years? Wondering if and when they will be sold. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Deeply checked paint and small rust spots cover the stately hardtop, and it looks highly original except for the reupholstered seats. Bragging rights that "you were there" Walt, Do you have a list of the winning bids at the Bird auction, might be interesting. Service of comfort Read More, Josephine Wilson Jones, age 111, of Amherst, Virginia, faithful servant of God, devoted wife and mother, and loving grandmother departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2023. In spite of gloom and doom statements about the hobby, good cars find new homes. (Pink), I think I'm going to write my obituary too and say where it should be published. One of these As is the oldest known Model As in existencea car sold in Sweden and returned to the US. Mark Matthew SmithMark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Does anyone know if the red 1919 Stutz Roadster he owned is in the list of cars to be auctioned? Too many important original cars to mention. All New York ownership documents prior to 1973 are non-title or "Registration Stubs". I see both sides of the issue. Like who to call, what tax consequences are for investments,beneficiaries,T.O.D's, Buy.Sell Agreements and what I'd like to see happen to my other stuff. AM understands that Smith, part of the team at the retail group's Harrogate dealership, lost his battle with the virus on Tuesday (September 21) night. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Mary Dalton, 60, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, February 27, 2023. I had a career in the planning business and agree with a lot of what'ssaid here. He was always overly generous to my brother and I and quick to share knowledge and his collection(s) with us. Mark Edward Smith Obituary Remember Mark Edward Smith. He was born on October 18, 1925, in Gladys, a son of the late Francis Calvin Woodall Read More, Sally Evans Hayes, 84, died peacefully at her home in Haymarket, Va., on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, having suffered multiple strokes in the prior 7 months. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Scott Zion Read More, Arnold Wayne "Duck" Stanley, 78, of Forest, Va., died Thursday, February 23, 2023. We miss you in so many ways but I know you were loved and will always be. 63RedBrier. I think you Model A and Model T (Ford) guys may want to pay close attention to this auction. Whitten Timberlake Chapel. To me Mark Smith will be remembered for his ability to acquire and store in decent conditions some amazing cars , the preservation of history, for that he has to be commended. For example, following the 1959 Sebring 12 hour race, a factory raced bugeye Sprite and an MGA twin cam were both driven across the US and displayed/raced privately in California. Bob. She was the daughter of Damien Solomon and Karita Winston. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and friends. I did not realize he had that many later Ford parts. So sorry to hear of the loss of another one of us. Pretty amazing car. Smith, Frank. You will find things you had not thought of. Theirs was a unique, fabulous love affair. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughter's #1 . s name to Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford VA, 24523 or Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA . Am in the middle of several stories and have Editor's who are friends that are looking on in anticipation of me getting them done and in for publication. 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