I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years. Jane leaves Read More, Richard Sherman Wallace, 75, of Roseland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 16, 2023. Yes, he did some planning, and like all things it wasn't perfect, but it moved the collection forward. David Boor Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. I plan to attend! Mark suffered a stroke on the field but it was later discovered that the cause was his cancer returning. Mark had a great eye for cars, and while I didn't know him well, he always said hello. dave s. Mark was an interesting personality. He was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend James Sidney Worley. It also points out that how we treat people we meet in this hobby is SO much more important than the physical objects which bring us together. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Read More, Patricia Francis, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Read More, Vincent G. Moorefield passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence. By As of now the Alphabet Ford Collection will not go up for auction I am told. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Marks White Steamer is that car: loaned to the Theodore Roosevelt White House in 1907, the car served Teddy and William Howard Taft during both administrations. The last auction I attended everyone went brain dead and bid things to about 200% of value so I'm probably not missing anything. Approximately 30 members of the SVBCC toured Mark J. Smith s Lynchburg automobile collection on Saturday, February 27th. May his magnanimous. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM). Tammy Kidd Kincaid. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Edward Smith to pay them a last tribute. On the other side of things, Im a believer in making things as Accessible as possible to keep interest in the hobby going. Today I tried to call, but the number is out of service. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Bad on one hand good on another as the cars/memorabilia may end up being cherished by many. Tour of the Mark J. Smith Automobile Collection. man. Build, or fund a museum, but with a driving course included and allow folks to drive these grand collector cars! Plant a tree. Pretty amazing car. As Ed states, a lot of the really good cars are dispersed, but even left overs from that collection are probably still interesting! Additionally, we will have an agreement stating they are still my property, if something happens to him I get them back, if something happens to me he can buy from my wife for a pre-agreed amount. That is very sad news, although I dont think wed met. Our old cars bring us much joy. Would also like to share that if you have any of your belongings in storage with a friend or whatever, make sure their affairs are up to date. Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. Perhaps there is a good lesson here for all of us. (Glad I don't have connections in Miami, FL). This streamlined post-war bruiser comes with a 32 foot horse trailer. Wish I had taken some photos. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. He left some nice cars to certain groups or museums, and, yes, individuals received some of the cream of the crop. Bob. Keep your fingers on the outside of the steering wheel when you hit the ruts or youll soon hear the phrase metacarpal fracture.. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. January 13, 2023 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. If the fee to register at this or any auction was applied to a winning bidders costs, it would be a much more accepted arrangement. Yeah right, if he lives to be 300 he wont have enough time. This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. Approximately 30 members of the SVBCC toured Mark J. Smith' s Lynchburg automobile collection on Saturday, February 27th. Mark Smith. I'm not too crazy about bidder fees either, but considering the auction company involved, not surprised. It was replaced in 1911 and returned to the owner (Henry Francis Dupont). Born February 19, 1953, in . Community Funeral Home directing Read More, Charlie Lee Marshall, 84, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Click or call (800) 729-8809. She will be Read More, Hazel East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. It's easy! 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 that time, he earned recognition 7 times as Presidents Club (the top 1 % of sales in the company) and Annual Achievers 2 times. Too bad. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. And just now I find these very sad news. He adored and was comforted by the presence of Cash, his new grand puppy, in the days leading up to his passing.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Karen Parker Crouch; a daughter, Story Toney and husband, Robbie; a brother, Willie Smith and wife, Linda; two sisters, Leslie Miller and husband, C.W., and Cheryl Smith; as well as a number of loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com . So sorry to hear of the loss of another one of us. Ive visited the Auburn Cord museum in Auburn, IN many times, and thought how great it would be to drive one of those beauties. Ford Model K, Bantam, Locomobile, Duesenberg, and many, many others. I think it will be much like at the Bird estate auction here on long island back in the 1960s - lots of people just there for the spectacle to say they were there and many in the way for people who want to own a particular vehicle to comfortably get to inspect. I worked on the MERCER that Miles Coverdale bought, Austin got a great deal on the Type 35 Bugatti. I did not realize he had that many later Ford parts. Mark had a "great eye" for pre war cars , as well as automobilia, as well as amazing collections of both. https://wset.com/news/local/250-unique-cars-bid-lynchburg-locations-madison-heights-jefferson-street-concord-turnpike-registration-amherst-highway-virginia. Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. Betty was born on March 24, 1939, to Read More, Mr. Willie Jennings of Lynchburg, departed this life on Monday, February 20, 2023, at his residence. Tribute Wall Obituary . Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of Ella Wyatt McKinnon Massie and Robert Withers Massie Jr. His car which was pulling the trailer was overheating or something not too serious. Forward to Family & Friends . After working in sales for Cleveland Cotton Products, Del Monte, Pillsbury and RPS, he became an Account Manager at W.W. Grainger, where he had worked for the past 27 years. The service announcement will appear later. I have a connection who has a warehouse full of cars like these which he wont part with as he is going to restore them! 53, of New Kent, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday . The preservation, sharing etc is what makes us all happy and is why we have what we have. Almost every mention or photo I've seen of his collection had Fords, but they were of the very early kind, lettered models from the aughts. His collection was beyond extensiveand his signs were known to be the best of the best. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. Horse trading with Mark was always an experience but at the end of the day, always worthwhile. View obituary. William Alan Smith, Jr., 82, of . Incredible! Big deal I can only see about 90 that I would give my eye teeth for. William Reginald "Reggie" Mack Smith Sr., 79, of Forest, VA, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Mark was truly one of the hobby's legends and will be missed. Mark graduated from Liberty High School then went to Virginia Tech where he graduated with a bachelor's in finance. Mark Edward Smith Lynchburg, Virginia . March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Frances Hamilton Miller. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_8',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); This 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk features rat-rod red wheels and black primer, perfect for your Rockabilly car club. I noted there is a $100 fee to attend for three days and a 15% buyers premium. Obituary. As requested, we took no photos in the warehouse or museum; the accompanying pictures were taken at Waterstone Pizza. I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. Some super rare items. Write your message of sympathy today. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. 3 trees planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Born on April 3, 1936, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late John Sam and Emma Gibson Maddox. $100 just to register to bid at this auction. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. All rights reserved. Arnold was born February 26, 1944, in Lynchburg, Va., a son of the late William B. Stanley and Lula J. Stanley. He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Virginia Baird and brother Read More, Earnestine Glendale Potter, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Annie was the last of 10 children and was a loving homemaker Read More, Diane Simonton Vest, 62, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. I'm sure most, if not all, of those are already gone to new caretakers. To me there is no such thing as an expert - we are always learning. We got together for a special day for us all. She Read More, Douglas Luther Vincent, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Tracy Maureen SmithTracy Maureen Smith, 57, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, March 15, 2021. . Includes Address (12) Phone (12) Email (4) See Results. 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. The perfect thing for the Porsche fan who has everything, this 1960 Porsche diesel tractor brings German takes engineering down on the farm. I am not on the inside but am aware of how big and complicated this entire matter is. Sad news. The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. His company, Smith Automobile Investments, (http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php ) offers car owners original automobile templates for their restoration projects. 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 ? Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. There are no events at this time. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Washington County Commissioners renewed their opposition to a bill in the state Senate that would repeal their authority to impose an amusement tax. He sure had the heavy iron. Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of. TO MAKE DONATIONS Read More, Claudia Sylvia Hicks, 59, of,Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 26, 2023. Every timethis happens we all are made aware of our need for planning. . She is survived by her husband, Reece Read More, Donna Marie Hall Young, 75, of Evington passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Let them learn to drive a T, for example. We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2023, at the age of 59, Mark Edward Smith of Rustburg, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia passed away. Club members and friends left this floor (and the Jefferson St. warehouse) breathless, speechless, and amazed. Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. While everything in there predated the muscle car era by several decades, it was obvious that the vehicles were high quality and very valuable. Get it in writing legally - NOW. But anyone needs to be aware. It is all a matter of opinion , just like the comments here on the forums ( including this one!). . It will be interesting to watch. It's easy! Patricia was a devoted homemaker and attended Thomas Read More, Ethel E. Goins departed this life on February 26, 2023. For the last 2 weeks I've been going thru my file cabinets and writing explanations of what'sin each file and why we had it, as well as what todowith it. When one has acquired an auto collection valued at over a million and other odds and ends of even more value ,sitting on real estate worth over a million and having dedicated so much life to said collecting that they have no spouse and no children no close heirsother than the collection their does come a time when one should start devising a plan If any of us have specific ideas on what they want to happen to their cars then of course you need to make it clear. His extensive early Ford automobile collection resides in the basement and includes several homemade racing specials, and dozens of Model T & Model As. There is no photo or video of Mark Edward Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Its sad when we loose a vibrant knowledgeable car guy. My condolences to his family and close friends. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Mary Dalton, 60, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, February 27, 2023. Interesting, just had a similar discussion with a friend. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Mark Smith Estate Auction. Sounds easy, except when you have a Pierce memorabilia collection thats hundreds of pieces, not counting all the other odds and ends such as spare parts for cars.. Prayers for peace and comfort for his family. Bob. Other cars of note included one of the (1959 ) factory prepared Austin Healey 3000 Sebring series cars and a (probable) factory prepared iris blue bugeye Sebring Sprite with hardtop. Find the obituary of Mark Matthew Smith (2022) from Lynchburg, VA. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. The magnitude of this collection just boggles the mind. 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,. By Bernie I have been through what you describe with NY State, you need to think of every possible thing that can screw up before you work with the DMV in NY State to get a car legally in your name. 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. He adored and was comforted by the presence of Cash, his new grand puppy, in the days leading up to his passing. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Very sorry to hear, RIP. They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. Lets put this beauty back into the water before your local restaurant buys it for a salad bar. We only had a few conversations, but he was a true gentleman of the old school. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. It was word of mouth, no advertising, that they were for sale. 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 family and friends. Mark had great taste in cars. Vote for the Washington County Athletes of the Week for Feb. 20-25, Coordinated cardiology care: 5 signs its time, Former Texas congressman to speak at local GOP Unity Dinner, Letters to the editor: Williamsport library proposal under fire. Inrecentyears I found that the National Cremation Society and Funeral Homes had adopted asimilar"Personal Planning Guide"booklet on better glossy paper and itis free. Soon after I passed on the car, Mark was towing a trailer through Winchester and broke down in front of my friends house. Plant a tree. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. Although I didnt really know him, I do know some of the story. Also known as Mara Walton, Mark B Walton, Marc Smith. Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. She was the daughter of Damien Solomon and Karita Winston. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Post in the forum instead. 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. My wife wants me to list everything I own and approximate value. Ben McGehee and Rev. Great mechanics for which i am thankful for every day. RIP Mr. Smith. Plan ahead before bidding; it will take more than a Powerstroke dually to relocate this monster. 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