He was a Lynchburg native, the son of the late Radford Spencer Smith, Jr. and Edna Stephens Smith. I had several longer phone calls with Mark in the beginning of 2021. James Sidney Worley. Bid to win this specimen for the most fun youll have (with your clothes on) in something with less than 150 HP. Mark Edward Smith Lynchburg, Virginia . Pretty amazing car. I told Mr. Smith that I was seeking a painter for a matching numbers 1970 Z28. While I didn'tknow Mark Smith, I do know many car guys with big collections, some of which have died recently. The family would like to thank his special friends, Mickey and Laurie Traweek, Mark and Donna Thomas, and Andy and Phyllis Thompson, The Genesis Sunday School Class, The Lab Staff at Affinity Health Group, and the Grainger employees, Danna, Daniel, Roger, Samantha and Tammy for all the loved they showed the family during Marks brief illness. Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home. We did a lot of stuff together. There must be twenty thousand pieces of stuff all together. My wife wants me to list everything I own and approximate value. Read More, Vincent G. Moorefield passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence. All of the cars, parts, artifactscant collect enough. I'm glad I opened up this topic this morning. And that the agreement is accessible in case the worst happens. 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. 101 Wyndale Drive Lynchburg, VA . Posted July 17, 2022. As of now the Alphabet Ford Collection will not go up for auction I am told. On one side, there are real space constraints on how many people you can stuff in to an auction tent or room. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. Was Mark Smith well known in the car collector world? I'm not too crazy about bidder fees either, but considering the auction company involved, not surprised. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. Beautiful works of art. Pretty amazing car. He was predeceased by : his parents, Evan Everett Smith, Sr. and Mittie Jewel Griggers Smith; and his siblings, Sandy . Thanks to reader Patrick M. for submitting this tip. 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 the plan is adhered too Mark's friends will most likely be pleased and the collection will stay together. Although many iconic cars have moved on, this will be an epic event to attend.just for the spectacle of it. She was the daughter of Damien Solomon and Karita Winston. To send . Thanks, Mark, for letting me look behind the curtain for an afternoon. Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Frances Hamilton Miller. His car which was pulling the trailer was overheating or something not too serious. 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. RIP. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. When I gave this picture to Mark, he couldn't believe his hair was blonde and said how good looking his sisters were. Monroe, Yes, it will cost some $ to get it sorted correctly and legally. Some really cool cars! Yes, he did some planning, and like all things it wasn't perfect, but it moved the collection forward. I ( and I think most reading this) never looked at what they had as an investment, nor the knowledge I have from studying period material / documents etc has made me an "expert". 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 type it all out and print it on coloredpaper for each file. Cheers. 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. Does anyone know whats become of the pre T Fords and when these may be for Auction? TO MAKE DONATIONS Read More, Claudia Sylvia Hicks, 59, of,Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 26, 2023. The preservation, sharing etc is what makes us all happy and is why we have what we have. 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 is preceded in death by his parents, George and Billie Smith. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. The fastback body is built for speed, and the inline eight cylinder motor promises plenty of buttery torque, though running condition is not mentioned. 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. All rights reserved. It would seem to me very remote that the collection stays together. A candle was posted for Mark Edward Smith. Deeply checked paint and small rust spots cover the stately hardtop, and it looks highly original except for the reupholstered seats. OBITUARY Dr. Mark Wesley Foreman December 18, 1954 - June 17, 2022. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Many people have been asking about where the cars are going.which I have no clue, but there are rumors many are already gone. Perhaps there is a good lesson here for all of us. Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. Mark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com . Ben McGehee and Rev. Also, some of these land auctions are ridiculously expensive to put on. 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. They tend toward upper-end merchandise. 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. A friend is one who benefited from being left a number of cars by Mark as noted in his will. How do you take the money out of lying in the media? We talked for a half hour or so and he seemed like a really great guy. SO while we can everyone try to be nice to the next person you meet, share the kindness and enthusiasm you may have, and the knowledge. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughter's #1 . Feb 19, 1953 - Mar 1, 2022 Mark Joseph Smith, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at The University of Maryland Capital Regional Health, Largo, MD. It can be a hassle for one of these cars that predate a title. 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. I'm sure most, if not all, of those are already gone to new caretakers. Mark Smith Estate Auction. By Born on April 3, 1936, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late John Sam and Emma Gibson Maddox. It's easy! Its sad when we loose a vibrant knowledgeable car guy. He had some amazing automobiles. The British car collection is on the first floor of the warehouse and was open for members to ramble around and meander about. , RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. 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. $100 just to register to bid at this auction. 1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Last Updated Live Auctions. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Mary Dalton, 60, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, February 27, 2023. 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. 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 ? They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. All New York ownership documents prior to 1973 are non-title or "Registration Stubs". Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. Read Lynchburg Obituaries and tributes, information for communities to pay respect for deaths of loved ones. Just the signage brought huge money. Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. A friend just built a new shop, hes agreed to put it in his shop and I can use anytime. Put in writing with an attorney exactly how you want your estate to be administered after you are no longer here. If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. He was always overly generous to my brother and I and quick to share knowledge and his collection(s) with us. Tribute wall. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Im a car slut, a junk junkie and a widower. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at . That is very sad news, although I dont think wed met. My brother went to meet Mark at a Bugatti rally up in Saratoga a few years ago and said when he got there the poor guy was covered in grease. Tammy was born on June 9, 1960, and was 62 years old. 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. Too many important original cars to mention. Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. Here he was in his element. We only had a few conversations, but he was a true gentleman of the old school. Described as a 1945 Ford Willys Jeep, this flat-fendered military implement promises minimal comfort and maximum capability. 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. You can always work more and make more money.no one has ever figured out how to buy more time. Its a shame that the descriptions are so short. Dr. Mark W. Foreman, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at his residence. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. There are no events scheduled. I only had a couple brief conversations with Mark Smith. We burned leaves with a magnifying glass. A friend was just charged $1400 toplace his wife'sobit. Lynchburg is less than 2 hours from me. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Read More, Patricia Francis, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Newport News, Va., to the late Wil (Pink), I think I'm going to write my obituary too and say where it should be published. After working in sales for Cleveland Cotton Products, Del Monte, Pillsbury and RPS, he became an Account Manager at W.W. Grainger, where he had worked for the past 27 years. 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. 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. 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. Other cars of note included one of the (1959 ) factory prepared Austin Healey 3000 Sebring series cars and a (probable) factory prepared iris blue bugeye Sebring Sprite with hardtop. Bob. While everything in there predated the muscle car era by several decades, it was obvious that the vehicles were high quality and very valuable. Betty Swanson officiating. In regards to how I saw cars it changed my life and I will forever be grateful to him. 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. The last auction I attended everyone went brain dead and bid things to about 200% of value so I'm probably not missing anything. There is no photo or video of Mark Edward Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. This sounds like a Far Larger version of the A.K. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Forward to Family & Friends . Plan ahead before bidding; it will take more than a Powerstroke dually to relocate this monster. Check out all the details at PolkAuction. To send condolences please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com . Keep on filling the trucks. She was the daughter of the late Albert Garnett Kidd and the late Nettie Gollehon Kidd. 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. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. Or even a stick-shift for that matter, since Ive learned few folks under 40 can do so today. I do wonder how many "serious" bidders will register. Too bad. Keep your fingers on the outside of the steering wheel when you hit the ruts or youll soon hear the phrase metacarpal fracture.. Celia Massie. 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. I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. County officials balk again at losing amusement tax authority. Obituary. He was named for his mother's father Read More, Charlotte Newman Monaghan, age 94, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on February 20, 2023. . Mark's knowledge of cars-especially prewar cars-was second to none. Tributes have been paid to "old school gentleman" Mark Smith after the Just Motor Group local business manager lost his battle with COVID-19. It sounds like Mark was well known and respected in the old car community. Legal ownership of vehicles is always a question. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. Not necessarily a bad thing, lots of good stuff which can be enjoyed by others. 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. The basement was stuffed with original unrestored Model As and Ts. February 19, 2023 (62 years old) Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. Mark was truly one of the hobby's legends and will be missed. I miss and love you! I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. red MGB carried a white factory fiberglass hardtopa color combination that is near and dear to my own heart. I see both sides of the issue. Tribute Wall Obituary . Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. She was the daughter of Shirley Hefner Bucy and the wife to Kenneth L. Smith for 46 years. Most Club members arrived for lunch at Waterstone Pizza and walked to Marks Jefferson Street warehouse. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. I worked for Mark in the 1980s, as a teenager. Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and . The cars have a proper home and will be preserved as they deserve. 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. 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. Plant a tree. Post in the forum instead. , I had a few phone conversations with him, the car couldn't be bought. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. A proud graduate Read More, Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. 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. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home . Thats a great tribute to Mark, well said. Share Obituary: Mark Edward Smith. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Reggie was born Thursday, February 26, 1942, in Williamston, NC, a son of the late James Oscar Smith and Alice Mack Little Smith. 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. Some super rare items. So much to unpack here ! This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. It provides rare and desirable automobile parts and vehicles for sale. The family Read More, James Regis "Jim" Dorman, Sr. went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2023. I could be wrong but there is a LOT of "stuff" and there might be some deals to he had. I am shocked and sad. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. And May the Almighty guard, guide and bless those he leaves behind. I can only imagine, what that collection grew into, in the following years? (Glad I don't have connections in Miami, FL). Here is Mark Steven Smith's obituary. I wish Barn Finds could do a write up on almost all those cars! This was an old picture of the Smith kids with an awful background where Mama just got the hotel she could afford. 53, of New Kent, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday . 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Frank was most recently the Roanoke-Lynchburg National Sales Manager for iHeartRadio and a volunteer for the . 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