I wonder how many potential bidders will pass due to the above? Read Lynchburg Obituaries and tributes, information for communities to pay respect for deaths of loved ones. Prayers for his family and friends. Posted July 17, 2022. To send condolences please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com . 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. Sorry if that analogy offended anyone. Be the . The cars start on page 13 of day 2. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. There are no events scheduled. On the other side of things, Im a believer in making things as Accessible as possible to keep interest in the hobby going. I've had the pleasure of spending time at both locations, but my favorite was the old store in Lynchburg. I think possibly his thrill was not only being able to get a car but the "chase" to do so and then the ability to bask in the glow that he owned it. Would you like to offer Mark Edward Smiths loved ones a condolence message? 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. He adored and was comforted by the presence of Cash, his new grand puppy, in the days leading up to his passing. 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. It is all a matter of opinion , just like the comments here on the forums ( including this one!). He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. Jane leaves Read More, Richard Sherman Wallace, 75, of Roseland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 16, 2023. View Lynchburg obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Lynchburg, Virginia, updated regularly throughout the day with submissions from newspapers, funeral homes, and direct from the community. Plan ahead before bidding; it will take more than a Powerstroke dually to relocate this monster. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Funeral arrangement under the care ofHeritage Funeral Service & Crematory. . I see both sides of the issue. In a certain other era, factory prepared and raced MG, AH, and some other marques were often sold to private parties or to dealers for public relation purposes. , His collection was beyond extensiveand his signs were known to be the best of the best. Lived In Burke VA, Lynchburg VA, Phenix VA, Alexandria VA. Related To Jackson Walton, Michie Walton, Crushunda Walton, James Walton, Cushundra Walton. He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Edward Smith . man. For a small fee to cover maintenance. This streamlined post-war bruiser comes with a 32 foot horse trailer. Mark had great taste in cars. I will grant that staging an auction of this scope is expensive along with being a lot of hard work. One is a car I saw at an estate auction here on long island when I was 12 /13 years old , a magnificent classic sedan that is still mostly original. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Hershey will be flooded with stuff for sale, GOOD STUFF in hopes of having funds to bid on the Smith Collection. There are no events at this time. She was predeceased by her husband of more than fifty years, J. Kenneth Morland, and by her son-in-law, Michael Meserve of Arlington, Virginia. 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. Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. Not a put down but perhaps reality? Before we dive into some highlights, take a virtual detour and review this thread at AACA where friends and acquaintances share stories about Mr. Smiths love for cars, trucks, and related items, and some personal snapshots of his knowledge and helpful nature. A dented left quarter panel, sunburned paint, and a cracked dashboard mark low points on this 1970 Datsun 240Z. Heed what Steve mentions in his second paragraph! She was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force as well as the U.S. Army for a combined Read More, Dorothy Jane Schwartz "Jane" left this world on Saturday, February 18, 2023, to join the love of her life, her husband, Henry Schwartz "Hank". While I didn'tknow Mark Smith, I do know many car guys with big collections, some of which have died recently. I'm thankful I had a chance to visit with him at his tent during the week and get a few more good stories out of him. He had a wonderful original 1927 Packard 343 disappearing-top convertible coupe by Murphy he showed in the HPOF Class. A candle was posted for Mark Edward Smith. 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.
. By Life is short , I just gave up on people, clubs etc 4 years ago who felt they were superior beings, because they had titles they knew and saw all so could make the ultimate judgement and were always right. I had a career in the planning business and agree with a lot of what'ssaid here. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 25, 1963 - Celia Massie. Thanks, Mark, for letting me look behind the curtain for an afternoon. 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. Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. The fees can add up quickly. Most relatives aren't "car nuts" and I know for decades at first we may have been viewed as the crazy relative who spends his money on old cars that need work and are rusty - that changed as a general view by the public saw that those old cars /historic transportation became worth more $ - SO we crazies became the "rich eccentric" relative ( and all the time, effort, etc. Now to get the rest of my affairs in order! It also will help possibly to deflect the tax vultures that will descend and want more more more even though you have paid taxes your whole life. something like that? Not good for flipping unless you sell a real rough one that the buyer will be working on for some time, done that, too. Here in New York one needs to insure and license a car to get ownership paperwork. Ford Model K, Bantam, Locomobile, Duesenberg, and many, many others. I was in discussions with Mark before he passed but was unaware he was unwell and didnt know why all of a sudden my emails went unanswered. That is very sad news, although I dont think wed met. Mark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Sad news. Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. Our own Ed Minnie talked me out of buying the Locomobile, by the way. I am experienced enough not to let it bother me. we spent to make what we had acquired still exist was never taken into account) . Reggie was born Thursday, February 26, 1942, in Williamston, NC, a son of the late James Oscar Smith and Alice Mack Little Smith. I didn't know Mark well, having only met him at Hershey once. Born February 19, 1953, in . So theyre looking for every source of revenue they can find. We only had a few conversations, but he was a true gentleman of the old school. Sign up for a new account in our community. The basement was stuffed with original unrestored Model As and Ts. Mark's knowledge of cars-especially prewar cars-was second to none. Not necessarily a bad thing, lots of good stuff which can be enjoyed by others. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Coolwell. A friend stored a substantial amount of car parts in his friends barn and unfortunately that friend passed and his will cannot be found. Also, some of these land auctions are ridiculously expensive to put on. I was going to attend and take a 20' trailer but changed my mind after seeing the fee. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home. February 25, 2023 (63 years old) View obituary. Pretty amazing car. 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. s name to Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford VA, 24523 or Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA . Mark is preceded in death by his parents, George and Billie Smith. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. A mechanically fuel-injected four-cylinder masterpiece beneath the hood makes this two-door sedan a hot collectible today. Keep on filling the trucks. Born on September 1, 1960, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Simonton and Hilda Mays Simonton. There must be twenty thousand pieces of stuff all together. spirit rest in peace! of Lynchburg, VA formerly of Schenectady, NY . Put in writing with an attorney exactly how you want your estate to be administered after you are no longer here. In response to a specific request, he invited a small number of Club members to view his 1907 Model G White Steamer. She was born in Lynchburg, Aug. 4, 1905 to the late John Mark Diuguid and Genora Taliaferro Diuguid. So sorry to see this. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. I'm sure most, if not all, of those are already gone to new caretakers. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. Bob, Yes I do, photo copy of the auction page and who bought what is noted, will try to get that out and type up a listing to share but it may take a while. Mark Edward Smith Lynchburg, Virginia . 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. I worked on the MERCER that Miles Coverdale bought, Austin got a great deal on the Type 35 Bugatti. The service announcement will appear later. 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. 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. My condolences to his family and close friends. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. 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 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. Doesnt look like he much in the way of restorations. TO MAKE DONATIONS Read More, Claudia Sylvia Hicks, 59, of,Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 26, 2023. Wish I had taken some photos. No one really knows what life has in store for us and to not go through the process and get things in writing is irresponsible to yourself and family. Ben McGehee and Rev. , I had a few phone conversations with him, the car couldn't be bought. It's easy! Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. He was a Lynchburg native, the son of the late Radford Spencer Smith, Jr. and Edna Stephens Smith. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years. Whitten Timberlake Chapel. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. One story comes to mind ,after the passing of one fellow car nut A man who had been very involved in Auburn Cord collecting for about 50 years With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. Plant a tree. Members; 343 Location: Retired in King William Virginia Other Clubs: AACA Lifetime, CCCA, H. H. Franklin Club, CORSA, Northern VA & Central VA Corvair Clubs I plan to attend! 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 . 63RedBrier. Sign up for a new account in our community. Went to high school with him in Charlottesville, Va , 69-70. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 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. 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 was telling my compatriot about the car; Mark overheard our conversation and took time to show us how Murphy engineered thefolding mechanism. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. She was born in Campbell County, on December 3, 1935, daughter of the late John W. Cyrus and the late Hattie F. Cyrus. Dr. Mark W. Foreman, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at his residence. I hope some of those stories were recorded and will live on. She was cared for at home by her loving family and dedicated caregiver Ramatu Kanu. 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. Thanks to reader Patrick M. for submitting this tip. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. How do you take the money out of lying in the media? Check out all the details at PolkAuction. I had a friend here in Winchester, he had an early Indian motorcycle with side car and an early 20s Locomobile town car. Probably, some really incredible stuff. 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. I was just getting ready to leave to preview the Smith auction items. Was Mark Smith well known in the car collector world? Nothing says High fuel prices dont affect my fat wallet like rolling up to a dressage event in a 1949 International KB-8 with your Trakehners in tow. "Rock Star"? Does anyone know whats become of the pre T Fords and when these may be for Auction? Mark suffered a stroke on the field but it was later discovered that the cause was his cancer returning. RIP. Great stuff, much in unrestored "as found" condition. End of last year I sent seasons greatings, but no reply. $100 is a lot of money to most people. Write your message of sympathy today. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires.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. OBITUARY Dr. Mark Wesley Foreman December 18, 1954 - June 17, 2022. Just a thought. Love & prayers are with you! They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. 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. Yes, in writing and a copy in my if something happens to me real (not computer) file. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Kent Smith, Lexington, for 64 years. I am shocked and sad. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Read More, Charles Everette Sanders Jr., 75, of Lynchburg, Va., originally from Fredericksburg, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother, CW4 Robert L. Smith, US Army; and his sister, Alice Smith King. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. His extensive early Ford automobile collection resides in the basement and includes several homemade racing specials, and dozens of Model T & Model As. Mark was a resident of Lynchburg, Tennessee at the time of passing. Dig those extra wide whitewalls! Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights.
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