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. Sad news. Obituary. 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. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. The basement was stuffed with original unrestored Model As and Ts. Those are the cars to be very careful about spending money on. There is no photo or video of Mark Edward Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Great mechanics for which i am thankful for every day. Be specific! 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! 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 never made the call and certainly regret that. Sign up for a new account in our community. Bob. I believe in Mark's case that a lot of this was done. He was a Lynchburg native, the son of the late Radford Spencer Smith, Jr. and Edna Stephens Smith. 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. I will grant that staging an auction of this scope is expensive along with being a lot of hard work. I had a few phone conversations with him, the car couldn't be bought. Would you like to offer Mark Edward Smiths loved ones a condolence message? 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. Just a thought. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Its sad when we loose a vibrant knowledgeable car guy. Includes Address (12) Phone (12) Email (4) See Results. Get it in writing legally - NOW. 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. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For a small fee to cover maintenance. I plan to attend! Terms of Service apply. Jul 17 Peter Gariepy changed the title to Mark Smith NO RESERVE Auction - Lynchburg, VA - Oct 19 - 250+ cars; 63RedBrier. Thanks. You will find things you had not thought of. Thirty years ago I wrote a booklet entitled "What To Do Now? Plant a tree. Bragging rights that "you were there" Walt, Do you have a list of the winning bids at the Bird auction, might be interesting. It was word of mouth, no advertising, that they were for sale. The preservation, sharing etc is what makes us all happy and is why we have what we have. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mark Steven Smith of Lynchburg, Ohio, born in Wilmington, Ohio, who passed away on February 14, 2022 at the age of 59. 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 Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. All rights reserved. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. 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. One of my most recent memories of Mark was at the Bonham's Bothwell Auction a couple of years ago. Mark had a "great eye" for pre war cars , as well as automobilia, as well as amazing collections of both. Most Club members arrived for lunch at Waterstone Pizza and walked to Marks Jefferson Street warehouse. He had been busy running around fixing everyone else's cars that day! He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Read More, Frances Ferguson Clark, age 94, of Keysville, Virginia, entered heavenly glory on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He is survived by : his girlfriend Karen Parker Crouch; his daughter Story Toney (Robbie); and his siblings, Willie Smith (Linda), Leslie Miller (C. W.) and Cheryl Smith. Lynchburg is less than 2 hours from me. Powered by Invision Community. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. 63RedBrier. 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 RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. 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. 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. 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. Lets put this beauty back into the water before your local restaurant buys it for a salad bar. You can always work more and make more money.no one has ever figured out how to buy more time. In that time, he earned recognition 7 times as Presidents Club (the top 1 % of sales in the company) and Annual Achievers 2 times. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at the Irish Pub. Bad on one hand good on another as the cars/memorabilia may end up being cherished by many. Id bid on this gorgeous Century Whirlwind just to own something with a name that cool. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Smith and wife, Beverly; his special nieces, Kari Ellis and husband, John, Kristi Buerger and husband, Eric; great nephew and niece, JR and Jessica Ellis. Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. Ford Model K, Bantam, Locomobile, Duesenberg, and many, many others. It will be interesting to watch. I understand it was once a carriage manufacturer with a street side showroom.. it was the perfect place for his cars and automobilia. The family Read More, James Regis "Jim" Dorman, Sr. went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2023. We talked for a half hour or so and he seemed like a really great guy. 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. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. Send Condolences Previous. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. Thats only about an hour from here. Write your message of sympathy today. In my case, my wife has three names, I told her to just do with those guys say. Write your message of sympathy today. Heed what Steve mentions in his second paragraph! While everything in there predated the muscle car era by several decades, it was obvious that the vehicles were high quality and very valuable. Mark graduated from Liberty High School then went to Virginia Tech where he graduated with a bachelor's in finance. I did not realize he had that many later Ford parts. So sorry to see this. Put in writing with an attorney exactly how you want your estate to be administered after you are no longer here. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. Here in New York one needs to insure and license a car to get ownership paperwork. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. Build, or fund a museum, but with a driving course included and allow folks to drive these grand collector cars! I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. A proud graduate Read More, Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. Community Funeral Home directing Read More, Charlie Lee Marshall, 84, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. A friend just built a new shop, hes agreed to put it in his shop and I can use anytime. Even the facility itself was over-the-top, with a story around every corner. May his magnanimous. 101 Wyndale Drive Lynchburg, VA . Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. Well, interesting, never thought of it that way! 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,. 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. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Read More, Patricia Francis, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. What a coincidence. This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. Tharp Funeral Home 220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502. He adored and was comforted by the presence of Cash, his new grand puppy, in the days leading up to his passing. My instructions", that I gave to each client. Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. Having friends in common with our cars is a treasure. 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. I had a friend here in Winchester, he had an early Indian motorcycle with side car and an early 20s Locomobile town car. Read More, Celia Massie, 63, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. 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. AM understands that Smith, part of the team at the retail group's Harrogate dealership, lost his battle with the virus on Tuesday (September 21) night. 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. Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA We found 15 records for Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA. Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. This sounds like a Far Larger version of the A.K. 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. 150+ cars? Forward to Family & Friends . If I remember well he said it was really a coincidence and big surprize to him finding a rare Loco in this way. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. 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. Approximately 30 members of the SVBCC toured Mark J. Smith' s Lynchburg automobile collection on Saturday, February 27th. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at . His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. William Alan Smith, Jr., 82, of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. . She grew up on a farm and learned Read More, Timothy James Thomas, 62, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. We will find out though! 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. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. He was going to sell me a car after he came back from Hershey, but alas the fates stepped between us. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. 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. Here is Mark Steven Smith's obituary. He had some amazing automobiles. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. Love & prayers are with you! red MGB carried a white factory fiberglass hardtopa color combination that is near and dear to my own heart. I was telling my compatriot about the car; Mark overheard our conversation and took time to show us how Murphy engineered thefolding mechanism. Too many important original cars to mention. Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Frances Hamilton Miller. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. 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. 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. Mark was truly one of the hobby's legends and will be missed. On one side, there are real space constraints on how many people you can stuff in to an auction tent or room. There is a planned use for them which will honor Mark but I do not know if I am at liberty to divulge. Please go to www.whittenmonelison.com . 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. Betty Swanson officiating. Wondering if and when they will be sold. His car which was pulling the trailer was overheating or something not too serious. Does anyone know whats become of the pre T Fords and when these may be for Auction? Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This was an old picture of the Smith kids with an awful background where Mama just got the hotel she could afford. 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