So much to unpack here ! This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. RIP. until I saw that theres a $100 (3 day),or $50 (one day) entry fee. Keep me in the conversation via email. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. Mark and his wife Laura would have been married 40 years in May. The service announcement will appear later. Deeply checked paint and small rust spots cover the stately hardtop, and it looks highly original except for the reupholstered seats. . 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 Most of the cars in the Mark Smith collection predate "Titles", he collected good stuff. Horse trading with Mark was always an experience but at the end of the day, always worthwhile. Went to high school with him in Charlottesville, Va , 69-70. 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. We burned leaves with a magnifying glass. Every timethis happens we all are made aware of our need for planning. They tend toward upper-end merchandise. Approximately 30 members of the SVBCC toured Mark J. Smith s Lynchburg automobile collection on Saturday, February 27th. I've seen photos of parts of the collection, really great rare stuff. I didn't know Mark well, having only met him at Hershey once. Plant a tree in memory of Mark An environmentally friendly option. His collection was beyond extensiveand his signs were known to be the best of the best. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 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. In the adjoining first floor area, we found several Ford Model Ts, a beautifully painted MG TD, other cars/ motorcycles (including one antique, Ducatti single), a few loose engines, and two wooden speedboats. Keep on filling the trucks. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 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. A dented left quarter panel, sunburned paint, and a cracked dashboard mark low points on this 1970 Datsun 240Z. By Click or call (800) 729-8809. A friend was just charged $1400 toplace his wife'sobit. View local obituaries in City Of Lynchburg, Virginia. Jul 17 Peter Gariepy changed the title to Mark Smith NO RESERVE Auction - Lynchburg, VA - Oct 19 - 250+ cars; 63RedBrier. A few years ago I got a surprise package in the mail from him- a tail light for my car that he knew I had been looking for. Mark graduated from Liberty High School then went to Virginia Tech where he graduated with a bachelor's in finance. Shirley was also preceded in death by siblings, Clayton Maddox, Celmer Morgan Read More, Martha "Cathy" Kathleen Hudnall, 76, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. RIP. It is all a matter of opinion , just like the comments here on the forums ( including this one!). Washington County Commissioners renewed their opposition to a bill in the state Senate that would repeal their authority to impose an amusement tax. We can only hope they say similar nice sentiments about ourselves some day, when our time is up. There is a trailer parked there now from the Saratoga automobile museum. Plant a tree. When I was young I wanted to become an Automobilist, but became an attorney. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google He and his buddy were standing under a tree, taking shots of vodka, while bidding on a Mercedes 600 which no one else had much interest in. I believe my comment was, He was a Rock Star of the antique car world. His surviving distant relatives whom he likely had not even seen in years had not a clue as to what he had or what it was and he had withdrawn considerably from regular people as many of us nuts tend to do His neighbors had pretty well pestered him to his end ,,,,Wanting him to join them in offering their properties up for a shopping mall or some other development I missed the deal of a century the distant kin were so pleased when they slickered a guy into giving them 50,000 for all that old junk He then in turn found a group of Drs to give him a 100,000 for 8 or the best cars ( I later saw one of those cars at an auctions fetch 98,000)and then the auction began get that junk off that VALUABLE real estate 2 auctioneers started at 10 that morning and I bought the last lot at 10 of 8 that night Having bought many automobiles ,buildings full of stuff as lots ,piles as lots and so on ,took 5 weeks two of us spending 12 or more hours a day 7 days a week loading trucks and bring em home get another and go Much of it still in the trucks I hauled it home on I suppose that is one of the signs you have a problem is when you bring goodies home and just leave it in the trucks for storage and then just go buy more trucks for the next go round Some say the difference between the men and boys is the size of their toys So that would transfer over to the difference a car nut has a garage full of stuff and REAL NUT buys it by the acre at a time In my case I have over an acre of building and ya just keep stacking higher I knew of him, however as far as I know, never met him. Now to get the rest of my affairs in order! If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. A private service at Quantico National Cemetery will be held at a later date. Arnold was born February 26, 1944, in Lynchburg, Va., a son of the late William B. Stanley and Lula J. Stanley. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: 44k Original Miles: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Backyard Project Car: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type, Champagne Yellow Project: 1962 Porsche 356. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Mary Dalton, 60, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, February 27, 2023. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. In spite of gloom and doom statements about the hobby, good cars find new homes. Frank Smith of Lynchburg, Va., passed away peacefully on August 30, 2019. 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. He was the loving husband of Linda Audrey Jones Smith for 51 years. Tracy Maureen SmithTracy Maureen Smith, 57, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, March 15, 2021. . Here he was in his element. In regards to how I saw cars it changed my life and I will forever be grateful to him. Theirs was a unique, fabulous love affair. Most Club members arrived for lunch at Waterstone Pizza and walked to Mark's Jefferson Street warehouse. He was a member of Thomas Read More, Carol Yonts passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Not necessarily a bad thing, lots of good stuff which can be enjoyed by others. Write your message of sympathy today. Im a car slut, a junk junkie and a widower. You can bid over the internet too but check out the catalogues on the website when they are up. His entire life and purpose in life was dedicated to old cars. My instructions", that I gave to each client. Those are the cars to be very careful about spending money on. Among the British category were two black MGA Mk2 Deluxes and one (black) MGA twin cam: one of the Deluxes was topped with a VDP alloy hardtop. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. Mark was a lifelong member of Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church (formerly Southside Methodist) and the family requests that memorials be made in his honor to the church. 1972 Ford Bronco Sport14 hours$15,100Bid Now, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom1 days$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$28,250Bid Now. She was born in Campbell County, on December 3, 1935, daughter of the late John W. Cyrus and the late Hattie F. Cyrus. As time goes on more and more big stashes of good cars will come to market. Mark Smith Estate Auction. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. Ben McGehee and Rev. She Read More, Douglas Luther Vincent, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. In that time, he earned recognition 7 times as Presidents Club (the top 1 % of sales in the company) and Annual Achievers 2 times. 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. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years. Although many iconic cars have moved on, this will be an epic event to attend.just for the spectacle of it. Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. Starting point was my asking for details of his 1924 Loco 48 chassis for sale in the HCCA, and soon I learned he also owned five complete Locomobiles, after having sold several in the past! Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home . And just now I find these very sad news. Smith, Frank. . A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Read More, John Martin Hildenberger, 73, of San Jose, California, died on November 23, 2022, after a brief hospitalization, surrounded by his beloved family. I know Mark had a reputation for being a shrewd horse trader but to a couple of modest, younger collectors with interest he showed an absolute humbling amount of magnanimity and always went out of his way to make us feel welcome in his circles. Legal ownership of vehicles is always a question. Definitely not my intention. He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. 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. Plant a tree. Mark your plant has so many blossoms on it! Born February 19, 1953, in . Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. Mark had a lot of cars and motorcycles that werent on the auction lists. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughter's #1 . Mark is preceded in death by his parents, George and Billie Smith. he was a collector and dealer , did have great knowledge of what was what, what was where, and who owned what . She was the daughter of the late Albert Garnett Kidd and the late Nettie Gollehon Kidd. Yes, he did some planning, and like all things it wasn't perfect, but it moved the collection forward. A 1923 Oakland Touring Car bristles with pre-Depression optimism, its cheery blue paint and snappy white-walls inviting a drive in the country. Mark was married to Kathie. 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 cars have a proper home and will be preserved as they deserve. 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. I understand it was once a carriage manufacturer with a street side showroom.. it was the perfect place for his cars and automobilia. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Or even a stick-shift for that matter, since Ive learned few folks under 40 can do so today. There is no photo or video of Mark Edward Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. The third floor held an incredible collection: one Packard travel trailer, an antique tent trailer, a row of 6-8 Volvo P1800s, a slew of Model T delivery vans/milk trucks/frames/motors, Fiat station wagon, a restored Singer, unrestored WW2 Jeep, several modified Model Asone with an overhead Miller Hi Speed Head, an Overland 6 cylinder convertible, and more. I am very happy MS had what he had , but also glad to know that the cars will be going back to a wide variety of owners so we all can perhaps see them at a show , on display or the very best ( for me anyway) seeing them drive down the road with happy passengers. March 24, 2014 Lynchburg, Tennessee Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Mark's Passing. He was going to sell me a car after he came back from Hershey, but alas the fates stepped between us. I have been able to get a non-transferrable registration on cars with missing paperwork but non-transferrable excludes the sale for a year at least. 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. Also, some of these land auctions are ridiculously expensive to put on. I could be wrong but there is a LOT of "stuff" and there might be some deals to he had. 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 was a Read More, Daisy Mack Anderson, 98, of Altavista, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. You can always work more and make more money.no one has ever figured out how to buy more time. Mark Smith. Mark suffered a stroke on the field but it was later discovered that the cause was his cancer returning. If I remember well he said it was really a coincidence and big surprize to him finding a rare Loco in this way. The basement was stuffed with original unrestored Model As and Ts. Hershey will be flooded with stuff for sale, GOOD STUFF in hopes of having funds to bid on the Smith Collection. It will be interesting to watch. Put in writing with an attorney exactly how you want your estate to be administered after you are no longer here. My condolences to his family and close friends. There must be twenty thousand pieces of stuff all together. Become a member to add images to your comments. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Kent Smith, Lexington, for 64 years. Bob. Pretty amazing car. , A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. I worked on the MERCER that Miles Coverdale bought, Austin got a great deal on the Type 35 Bugatti. But anyone needs to be aware. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. IN THE CARE OF. His car which was pulling the trailer was overheating or something not too serious. They were blessed with 2 children and their spouses, Kevin Smith and wife, Remie, and Kayla Bamburg and husband, Joe; along with 6 grandchildren, who called him Super Papaw, Wesson, Archer, Dosson, and Campbell Smith, Guinevere and Marston Bamburg. Powered by Invision Community, Mark Smith NO RESERVE Auction - Lynchburg, VA - Oct 19 - 250+ cars. -I always admired Mark for the fact that he actually knew how to work on his own stuff too. I searched for a car I rode around in for over 40 years, it turned up in the Mark Smith collection. we spent to make what we had acquired still exist was never taken into account) . A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mark Smith, 63, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Winfred Lee "Smitty" Smith Jr., 79, departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. 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. 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. 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. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mark Smith, 63, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. If one has possession of an "open" title or registration with the sellers signature and the "purchaser" line left blank you may be in for disappointment. Ive visited the Auburn Cord museum in Auburn, IN many times, and thought how great it would be to drive one of those beauties. He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. End of last year I sent seasons greatings, but no reply. He had a wonderful original 1927 Packard 343 disappearing-top convertible coupe by Murphy he showed in the HPOF Class. Members; 343 Location: Retired in King William Virginia Other Clubs: AACA Lifetime, CCCA, H. H. Franklin Club, CORSA, Northern VA & Central VA Corvair Clubs 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. There is no photo or video of Mark Matthew Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. In response to a specific request, he invited a small number of Club members to view his 1907 Model G White Steamer. He was born on February 20, 1954, in Grundy, a son of the late Edwin Dewey Shortridge Read More, Hazel Irene Taylor, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. 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. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Community Funeral Home directing Read More, Charlie Lee Marshall, 84, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. 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. March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. I met Mr. Smith several years ago at his building here in Lovingston, VA. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. Yes, he did appreciate the cars and automobilia he had amassed but we all have our own way to enjoy what we have - some just to look at it, some to work on it to bring it back to what it once was - to function, some to drive on tours, and some to win awards. The family Read More, James Regis "Jim" Dorman, Sr. went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2023. And that the agreement is accessible in case the worst happens. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Read Lynchburg Obituaries and tributes, information for communities to pay respect for deaths of loved ones. We never changed but they did. Mark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. We did a lot of stuff together. Frank was most recently the Roanoke-Lynchburg National Sales Manager for iHeartRadio and a volunteer for the . Post in the forum instead. Even tho the picture isn't sharp as we would like it to be, it still shows the 4 Smith kids. Privacy Policy and February 25, 2023 (63 years old) View obituary. I am far enough away I need a hotel room. All rights reserved. She leaves to cherish her memory two children Read More, William Wesley Woodall, 97, of 9451 Brookneal Highway, Gladys, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. We talked for a half hour or so and he seemed like a really great guy. Born on September 1, 1960, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Simonton and Hilda Mays Simonton. Mark's knowledge of cars-especially prewar cars-was second to none. Our old cars bring us much joy. I met Mark in Lynchburg just a few weeks before Hershey. I got a chance to see these about 7 to 9 weeks ago. 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. He certainly had vast knowledge of and a sophisticated eye for great pre-war cars. Pretty amazing car. Big deal I can only see about 90 that I would give my eye teeth for. David Boor A memorial service will be held at a later date. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the Read More, Annie Laura Cyrus Morris, 87, of Rustburg, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. He was very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. Just a thought. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Edward Smith to pay them a last tribute. And I am not referring to the collection Some very specific cars went to very specific people who had a meaning in his life. Thats a great tribute to Mark, well said. Club members and friends left this floor (and the Jefferson St. warehouse) breathless, speechless, and amazed. 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. Mark was a resident of Lynchburg, Tennessee at the time of passing. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Newport News, Va., to the late Wil Mr. Smith told me that when he was young he wanted to become an attorney, but instead became an Automobilist as stated on his business card. The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. and the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Greene and Glennie Ewing. Born on September 16, 1928, to Walker Douglas and Cecil Shotwell Ferguson, Frances was raised in Halifax County, Virginia and was destined to be a teacher. He was born on January 19, 1944, to James and Gertrude Moorefield. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. The basement was stuffed with Model As and Ts. 1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. I think they made a mistake scheduling this AFTER Hershey, a lot of people would bid higher for parts and memorabilia thinking of flipping it at that meet. As Steve commented, it's complicated, particularly when one has such an incredible collection and no direct heirs. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. Unfortunately all my Mark stories, which there are only a few can not be put out in public. Cheers. Reggie was born Thursday, February 26, 1942, in Williamston, NC, a son of the late James Oscar Smith and Alice Mack Little Smith. All of the cars, parts, artifactscant collect enough. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Jennifer Lee Hill, age 71, passed away on February 25, 2023, at Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, VA. She was the loving wife of Jim Hill to whom Read More, James Ray Miller, 76, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Be the . Hate reporting news like this. It can be a hassle for one of these cars that predate a title. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. How do you take the money out of lying in the media? Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. So sorry to see this. 150+ cars? Mark drove away with both vehicles, somehow his truck fixed itself while he was buying the cars! 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. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. Thank you for your post. I hope some of those stories were recorded and will live on. Everything Goes! Walt G. The Rock Star description was only meant as a compliment. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. 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. Mark Edward Smith Obituary. Leslie & Family I am so sorry to hear about Mark. dave s. Mark was an interesting personality.