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Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. I knew of him, however as far as I know, never met him. Cheers. Wow! Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. July 17, 2022 in General Discussion. Does anyone know if the red 1919 Stutz Roadster he owned is in the list of cars to be auctioned? 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. I am working on it fast as I can ,but I point out to them ,to make me happy they dont have to run ,I just enjoy looking at them ,all they need do is give me pleasure my being able to wander through them ,show the and talk about them with those who wander by and enjoy them .I might say When you buy a painting or some other piece of art and it just sits or hangs on the wall does anyone ask why it isnt doing more ? I can only imagine, what that collection grew into, in the following years? Mark and his wife Laura would have been married 40 years in May. I plan to be there, the car I really wanted was gifted to the Revs Institute. I am far enough away I need a hotel room. A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Holcomb Rock Baptist Church. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. 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 provides rare and desirable automobile parts and vehicles for sale. That is very sad news, although I dont think wed met. and the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. Be the . Betty Swanson officiating. 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. Mark was truly one of the hobby's legends and will be missed. The family encourages friends to visit them at the residence. Guaranteed he will die and his wife will call in the collectors and they will be gone for a song. 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. James Ray Miller, 76, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of Reaves, Wilson Wilson Charley Reaves. Thirty years ago I wrote a booklet entitled "What To Do Now? Bob. A friend is one who benefited from being left a number of cars by Mark as noted in his will. Thanks to reader Patrick M. for submitting this tip. My instructions", that I gave to each client. Send Condolences Previous. 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. Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. We talked for a half hour or so and he seemed like a really great guy. The basement was stuffed with Model As and Ts. I was going to attend and take a 20' trailer but changed my mind after seeing the fee. in the Miami paper. Check out all the details at PolkAuction. He was a Lynchburg native, the son of the late Radford Spencer Smith, Jr. and Edna Stephens Smith. Some very specific cars went to very specific people who had a meaning in his life. he was a collector and dealer , did have great knowledge of what was what, what was where, and who owned what . Definitely not my intention. My wife wants me to list everything I own and approximate value. He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. Obituary. Very sorry to hear, RIP. Terms of Service apply. Build, or fund a museum, but with a driving course included and allow folks to drive these grand collector cars! March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. 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. 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. To send condolences Read More, Jimmie Dale Worley, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. 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. Smith, Frank. She will be Read More, Hazel East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. I could be wrong but there is a LOT of "stuff" and there might be some deals to he had. I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. https://wset.com/news/local/250-unique-cars-bid-lynchburg-locations-madison-heights-jefferson-street-concord-turnpike-registration-amherst-highway-virginia. 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. Mark Smith. His collection was beyond extensiveand his signs were known to be the best of the best. I worked for Mark, in the 1980s, as a teenager. I'm not too crazy about bidder fees either, but considering the auction company involved, not surprised. Plant a tree in memory of Mark An environmentally friendly option. I had several longer phone calls with Mark in the beginning of 2021. The auction in October cleans things up, but there will be more things auctioned next year, and possibly better things if all indications are to be believed. And he mentioned his two museums where he stored a large number of fine cars, he especially loved original pre-war cars. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. February 25, 2023 (63 years old) View obituary. David Boor We miss you in so many ways but I know you were loved and will always be. 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. Betty Swanson officiating. On the other hand, paying a fee just to attend is a strong turn-off for me. He had some amazing cars, then. Marks Lynchburg automobile collection is unique. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. November 10, 2021 in General Discussion. I had a few phone conversations with him, the car couldn't be bought. Leslie & Family I am so sorry to hear about Mark. Arnold was born February 26, 1944, in Lynchburg, Va., a son of the late William B. Stanley and Lula J. Stanley. There must be twenty thousand pieces of stuff all together. 1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Mark Smith Estate Auction. Or even a stick-shift for that matter, since Ive learned few folks under 40 can do so today. Tharp Funeral Home 220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502. She was the daughter of Shirley Hefner Bucy and the wife to Kenneth L. Smith for 46 years. Would you like to offer Mark Edward Smiths loved ones a condolence message? The magnitude of this collection just boggles the mind. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. RIP. Bob. Please go to www.whittenmonelison.com . 63RedBrier. 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. 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". 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. Condolences to his family and friends. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Mary Dalton, 60, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, February 27, 2023. Some super rare items. Miller auction up in Vermont 20+ years ago, but with more unrestored, too good to restore early cars. Too bad. A large percentage are not. Bragging rights that "you were there" Walt, Do you have a list of the winning bids at the Bird auction, might be interesting. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. There are no events scheduled. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. It is all a matter of opinion , just like the comments here on the forums ( including this one!). 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. 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. So theyre looking for every source of revenue they can find. something like that? 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. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. What better way to spruce up die landwirtschaft? 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. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. Keep on filling the trucks. I was interested in some pallet parts and maybe a car if the stars aligned correctly, but this auction is over my head. Perhaps there is a good lesson here for all of us. Obituary Macon Miller Smith, 86, of Lexington, Virginia passed away on January 24, 2023. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. So much of what I have gathered has come from just such situations How do we get rid of all that junk Incredible! 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 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. I told Mr. Smith that I was seeking a painter for a matching numbers 1970 Z28. One of these As is the oldest known Model As in existencea car sold in Sweden and returned to the US. 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. 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. 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. -I always admired Mark for the fact that he actually knew how to work on his own stuff too. In lieu of flowers please send any contributions to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 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.

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. (59 years old). I can only imagine, what was acquired, in the following years? So sorry to see this. 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. . Be that people, charities or even a car club you have looked to for so many decades that has made you happy and has played a major part in your life. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. 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. In spite of gloom and doom statements about the hobby, good cars find new homes. Beautiful works of art. He was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend James Sidney Worley. A funeral Read More, Sharon Jane Sutton "Shari" Willis, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2022. 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. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. Thank you for your post. We burned leaves with a magnifying glass. RIP. Horse trading with Mark was always an experience but at the end of the day, always worthwhile. 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. So sorry to hear of the loss of another one of us. She was the widow of James P. "Jim" Monaghan and the daughter of the late Charles H. Newman Sr. and Beulah Walden Newman. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google They were married in 1950 and, although he passed away in 2016, they remained married. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, George and Billie Smith. we spent to make what we had acquired still exist was never taken into account) . 237-9424 . Lynchburg is less than 2 hours from me. My condolences to his family and close friends. Post in the forum instead. In that time, he earned recognition 7 times as Presidents Club (the top 1 % of sales in the company) and Annual Achievers 2 times. 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. Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Funeral arrangement under the care ofTharp Funeral Home & Crematory. Wonder what the traffic will be like just getting to see what is on offer, then bidding on it, then trying to get it out to take it home. Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA We found 15 records for Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA. He was born on August 7, 1963, to Charles Eugene Wright and Hazel Old Wright. Mark had a lot of cars and motorcycles that werent on the auction lists. I met Mr. Smith several years ago at his building here in Lovingston, VA. Great mechanics for which i am thankful for every day. End of last year I sent seasons greatings, but no reply. Mrs. Goins will lie in repose one hour prior to the service. Monroe, A friend stored a substantial amount of car parts in his friends barn and unfortunately that friend passed and his will cannot be found. 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. until I saw that theres a $100 (3 day),or $50 (one day) entry fee. Mark suffered a stroke on the field but it was later discovered that the cause was his cancer returning. Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd. Probably, some really incredible stuff. I do wonder how many "serious" bidders will register. Community Funeral Home directing Read More, Charlie Lee Marshall, 84, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. $100 just to register to bid at this auction. He was the husband of Doris Little Shortridge for 45 years. Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Frances Hamilton Miller. Sign up for a new account in our community. Whitten Timberlake Chapel. She was the daughter of the late Albert Garnett Kidd and the late Nettie Gollehon Kidd. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home. Plant a tree. Hopefully theres someone in his family that will continue to cherish his collection for another generation. I wish Barn Finds could do a write up on almost all those cars! I had a career in the planning business and agree with a lot of what'ssaid here. It will be interesting to watch. (Pink), I think I'm going to write my obituary too and say where it should be published. Additional non-Brit cars included a very early red Porsche 911, a later (1989) 911, and silver Abarth coupe. Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of. He was born on April 9, 1949, in Clyde, New York to the late Martin J. Hildenberger Jr. and Eileen Lyle Hildenberger. 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. It can be a hassle for one of these cars that predate a title. Resides in Brookneal, VA. He was born on January 19, 1944, to James and Gertrude Moorefield. I am a muscle car guy and stopped to chat. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. I was telling my compatriot about the car; Mark overheard our conversation and took time to show us how Murphy engineered thefolding mechanism. 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've seen photos of parts of the collection, really great rare stuff. Members; 343 Location: Retired in King William Virginia Other Clubs: AACA Lifetime, CCCA, H. H. Franklin Club, CORSA, Northern VA & Central VA Corvair Clubs Frank was most recently the Roanoke-Lynchburg National Sales Manager for iHeartRadio and a volunteer for the . Also known as Mara Walton, Mark B Walton, Marc Smith. 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,. Soon after I passed on the car, Mark was towing a trailer through Winchester and broke down in front of my friends house. And just now I find these very sad news. 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. He gave me a nice tour of his collection, which left my head spinning. There is no photo or video of Mark Matthew Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting Read More, Peter Michael "Kopa" Collier, 80, of Lynchburg, VA formerly of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, February 24, 2023 at his residence. He sure had a keen eye for great cars and automobilia. Dig those extra wide whitewalls! Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 25, 1963 - 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 loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. Hate reporting news like this. 150+ cars? That said, this is such a high profile auction, I dont think anything is going much under market. 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.