And May the Almighty guard, guide and bless those he leaves behind. Following the official tour, Mark sent one of the visitors with an associate to view an original, unrestored, pristine Avanti R2 at another location. Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. 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. Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. Posted July 17, 2022. Washington County Commissioners renewed their opposition to a bill in the state Senate that would repeal their authority to impose an amusement tax. It will see what you have go to who you want it to who will appreciate it . He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. IN THE CARE OF. 237-9424 . Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Reggie was born Thursday, February 26, 1942, in Williamston, NC, a son of the late James Oscar Smith and Alice Mack Little Smith. I wonder how many potential bidders will pass due to the above? A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. Im a car slut, a junk junkie and a widower. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors, { loadMaps() });" class="text-blue-400 font-bold hover:underline">View Details, { loadMaps() });" href="#" class="flex-1 flex justify-center p-3 text-center font-bold border-b-2 border-gray-100">. I am absolutely thrilled to know who got them as the man is an enthusiast and USES, DRIVES his cars. . And its tough for them to spend that on basically a car show. James was a farmer for most of his career and retired from John Albert Farming Read More, Wilson Charley Reaves transitioned from this Earthly life on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. He gave me a nice tour of his collection, which left my head spinning. There are no events scheduled. He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. I could be wrong but there is a LOT of "stuff" and there might be some deals to he had. We only had a few conversations, but he was a true gentleman of the old school. The preservation, sharing etc is what makes us all happy and is why we have what we have. Big deal I can only see about 90 that I would give my eye teeth for. A large percentage are not. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Hate reporting news like this. 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. Build, or fund a museum, but with a driving course included and allow folks to drive these grand collector cars! Become a member to add images to your comments. Interment will be held in the church cemetery. (Glad I don't have connections in Miami, FL). Privacy Policy and You can bid over the internet too but check out the catalogues on the website when they are up. 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. The perfect thing for the Porsche fan who has everything, this 1960 Porsche diesel tractor brings German takes engineering down on the farm. s name to Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford VA, 24523 or Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA . Tammy was born on June 9, 1960, and was 62 years old. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. I plan to be there, the car I really wanted was gifted to the Revs Institute. He was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend James Sidney Worley. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. Probably, some really incredible stuff. There was an in depth article about the Byrd auction with photos of each car sold and prices real;ized in the CCCA publication a couple years ago. Approximately 30 members of the SVBCC toured Mark J. Smith' s Lynchburg automobile collection on Saturday, February 27th. The family encourages friends to visit them at the residence. Tribute wall. I got a chance to see these about 7 to 9 weeks ago. 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. People that know the collection well and have seen the material lead me to believe that there is so much of it that you might actually find the items affordable. 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. A friend is one who benefited from being left a number of cars by Mark as noted in his will. Read More, Shirley Easter Maddox Foster, 86, of Monroe, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2023, at her residence. I met Mark in Lynchburg just a few weeks before Hershey. 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. Mark suffered a stroke on the field but it was later discovered that the cause was his cancer returning. Interesting, just had a similar discussion with a friend. While I didn'tknow Mark Smith, I do know many car guys with big collections, some of which have died recently. Marks Lynchburg automobile collection is unique. The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. 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. Bob. Bob. A friend was just charged $1400 toplace his wife'sobit. LA 71203. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. They were married in 1950 and, although he passed away in 2016, they remained married. That said, this is such a high profile auction, I dont think anything is going much under market. Bob. Celia Massie. Too bad. Get it in writing legally - NOW. So much of what I have gathered has come from just such situations How do we get rid of all that junk March is murder mystery month in Franklin County; more things to do, History in black and white worth remembering, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. Wow! 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. The cars have a proper home and will be preserved as they deserve. 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 was born on August 7, 1963, to Charles Eugene Wright and Hazel Old Wright. 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. 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. 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I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Hopefully theres someone in his family that will continue to cherish his collection for another generation. (Pink), I think I'm going to write my obituary too and say where it should be published. Obituary. Can you imagine what the insurance would cost for $100 just to register to bid at this auction. Powered by Invision Community. Skip . When I was young I wanted to become an Automobilist, but became an attorney. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. And he mentioned his two museums where he stored a large number of fine cars, he especially loved original pre-war cars. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. He sure had a keen eye for great cars and automobilia. He had been busy running around fixing everyone else's cars that day! Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. This 1942 Buick Super looks like a factory low-rider. I noted there is a $100 fee to attend for three days and a 15% buyers premium. Jane leaves Read More, Richard Sherman Wallace, 75, of Roseland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 16, 2023. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. Our time here is frighteningly shortand the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. Go ask for one at your local Cremation Society or Funeral Home. Too many cases of this happening. 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. Wondering if and when they will be sold. Was Mark Smith well known in the car collector world? Our own Ed Minnie talked me out of buying the Locomobile, by the way. he was a collector and dealer , did have great knowledge of what was what, what was where, and who owned what . Mark Matthew SmithMark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. I hope some of those stories were recorded and will live on. But no way am I paying $100 to attend. In regards to how I saw cars it changed my life and I will forever be grateful to him. What a coincidence. 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. 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. 53, of New Kent, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday . Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. He was a Lynchburg native, the son of the late Radford Spencer Smith, Jr. and Edna Stephens Smith. She was the daughter of Shirley Hefner Bucy and the wife to Kenneth L. Smith for 46 years. So much to unpack here ! It sounds like Mark was well known and respected in the old car community. How do you take the money out of lying in the media? Hershey will be flooded with stuff for sale, GOOD STUFF in hopes of having funds to bid on the Smith Collection. She was a graduate of Virginia Seminary . Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, William Alan Smith, Jr., 82, of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. I was seriously thinking of going to the preview of this auction, Pretty amazing car. Mark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. spirit rest in peace! Mark's knowledge of cars-especially prewar cars-was second to none. Of course, Steve is correct, I dont see a path that keeps these cars together unless someone with really deep pockets steps in and acquires them all. Sad to read this indeed. Pretty amazing car. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. And just now I find these very sad news. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Coolwell. As of now the Alphabet Ford Collection will not go up for auction I am told. If the plan is adhered too Mark's friends will most likely be pleased and the collection will stay together. 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. I won't go into the personal details of Mark's life but I do not see a way that the collection will not be dispersed based upon what I know. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday Read More, Peter Michael "Kopa" Collier, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his residence. We talked for a half hour or so and he seemed like a really great guy. Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. We did a lot of stuff together. He graduated from Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, before going on to work for Duti-Duds, Inc. Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Frances Hamilton Miller. I miss and love you! 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. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home. 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 So you do need to do some level of vetting. This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. We never changed but they did. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. Too many important original cars to mention. 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. Patricia was a devoted homemaker and attended Thomas Read More, Ethel E. Goins departed this life on February 26, 2023. Legal ownership of vehicles is always a question. Great mechanics for which i am thankful for every day. https://wset.com/news/local/250-unique-cars-bid-lynchburg-locations-madison-heights-jefferson-street-concord-turnpike-registration-amherst-highway-virginia. The cars start on page 13 of day 2. 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. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend..and I'm very disappointed. He was always overly generous to my brother and I and quick to share knowledge and his collection(s) with us. Very sorry to hear, RIP. As for his collection, I have no idea, but Ill guess it will be dispersed, which is good for the hobby in general. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Fred Smith to show support. Guaranteed, any high end show you went to, he would be there with something cool, with a good chance youve never seen it before. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. His car which was pulling the trailer was overheating or something not too serious. Club members and friends left this floor (and the Jefferson St. warehouse) breathless, speechless, and amazed. His company, Smith Automobile Investments, (http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php ) offers car owners original automobile templates for their restoration projects. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. And I am not referring to the collection Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. 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. RIP. He was named for his mother's father Read More, Charlotte Newman Monaghan, age 94, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on February 20, 2023. A funeral Read More, Sharon Jane Sutton "Shari" Willis, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2022. As Steve commented, it's complicated, particularly when one has such an incredible collection and no direct heirs. Soon after I passed on the car, Mark was towing a trailer through Winchester and broke down in front of my friends house. Not a put down but perhaps reality? William Alan Smith, Jr., 82, of . The magnitude of this collection just boggles the mind. He was very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. His extensive early Ford automobile collection resides in the basement and includes several homemade racing specials, and dozens of Model T & Model As. She will be Read More, Hazel East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. All rights reserved. Here he was in his element. I told Mr. Smith that I was seeking a painter for a matching numbers 1970 Z28. Read More, Vincent G. Moorefield passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley N. Fowlkes; two brothers Read More, Jon Keith Parish, 85, of Altavista passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. Bid to win this specimen for the most fun youll have (with your clothes on) in something with less than 150 HP. Then there's a 15% buyer's premium on every completed sale. 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. Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. Browse Lynchburg local obituaries on Legacy.com. That said, all my dealings with him were fun and easy. 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 His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Mark your plant has so many blossoms on it! She was the wife of Clyde Terrel Francis. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. I do find it a bit irritating that apparently it is impossible to find out what vehicles will actually be sold and when. "Rock Star"? . 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".

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. Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance. 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. County officials balk again at losing amusement tax authority. I look back Mark and see that so much time passed and I knew this last year we had one more chance to become close again. 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. February 24, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary. (5) updates to this series since Updated Nov 10, 2021. . In spite of gloom and doom statements about the hobby, good cars find new homes. 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. 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. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. As Ed states, a lot of the really good cars are dispersed, but even left overs from that collection are probably still interesting! Thank you for your post. We can only hope they say similar nice sentiments about ourselves some day, when our time is up. Mark Edward Smith Obituary. Thanks Walt, a "Where are they now" follow up would be great. 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 only had a couple brief conversations with Mark Smith. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. In this short time we have on this small marble circling the sun, we are only care takers of the tangible items in or life. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Read More, Patricia Francis, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. RIP. The California license plate suggests this two-seater spent a prior life in the Golden State, which normally means dry, solid metal and minimal rust. Send Condolences Previous. 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