She was the daughter of Damien Solomon and Karita Winston. I hope some of those stories were recorded and will live on. He was always overly generous to my brother and I and quick to share knowledge and his collection(s) with us. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. Even tho the picture isn't sharp as we would like it to be, it still shows the 4 Smith kids. Every timethis happens we all are made aware of our need for planning. He was very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. While our visit was advertized as a British car tour, after about 40 minutes Mark opened the remainder of this building. He was a member of Thomas Read More, Carol Yonts passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Sally was born in Lynchburg, Va., on Read More, Ms. Earlie L. Herndon of Lynchburg departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her residence. Would you like to offer Mark Edward Smiths loved ones a condolence message? 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. He was a 1967 graduate Read More, Tammy Kidd Kincaid, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023, while on vacation in St. John. We are sad to announce that on October 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Gary Fred Smith (Lynchburg, Virginia). 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. This streamlined post-war bruiser comes with a 32 foot horse trailer. Today I tried to call, but the number is out of service. 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. Bob. Mark Edward Smith Obituary. Too many important original cars to mention. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Coolwell. He was born on January 19, 1944, to James and Gertrude Moorefield. 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. On 11/12/2021 at 12:39 PM, edinmass said: On 11/10/2021 at 6:14 PM, Steve Moskowitz said: Another Car Guy Has Passed. Mark Smith. 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. The magnitude of this collection just boggles the mind. It would seem to me very remote that the collection stays together. 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. Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. He gave me a nice tour of his collection, which left my head spinning. 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. Looks like Dan Matthews will be selling Mark's automobilia collection on mulitple dates this winter and spring: https://www.matthewsauctions.com/current-auctions. . 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. Or even a stick-shift for that matter, since Ive learned few folks under 40 can do so today. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. There is a trailer parked there now from the Saratoga automobile museum. 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. I had a career in the planning business and agree with a lot of what'ssaid here. He had some amazing automobiles. 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. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at . Whitten Timberlake Chapel. 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 family and friends. I understand it was once a carriage manufacturer with a street side showroom.. it was the perfect place for his cars and automobilia. 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. 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 can only imagine, what was acquired, in the following years? Most of the cars in the Mark Smith collection predate "Titles", he collected good stuff. Described as a 1945 Ford Willys Jeep, this flat-fendered military implement promises minimal comfort and maximum capability. For a small fee to cover maintenance. Browse Lynchburg local obituaries on Legacy.com. January 13, 2023 This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. He had some amazing cars, then. 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. I never made the call and certainly regret that. Share Obituary: Mark Edward Smith. All rights reserved. But no way am I paying $100 to attend. She was cared for at home by her loving family and dedicated caregiver Ramatu Kanu. We miss you in so many ways but I know you were loved and will always be. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_8',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); This 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk features rat-rod red wheels and black primer, perfect for your Rockabilly car club. Yes, in writing and a copy in my if something happens to me real (not computer) file. The family Read More, James Regis "Jim" Dorman, Sr. went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2023. Mark had great taste in cars. July 17, 2022 in General Discussion. Can you imagine what the insurance would cost for I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. Theirs was a unique, fabulous love affair. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 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. At Marks invitation, this group toured the remainder of his Main Street museum location and viewed the cars housed therein: White Steamer, 1953 Mercury Indy pace car, 1907 (?) Too bad. I type it all out and print it on coloredpaper for each file. A proud graduate Read More, Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. His entire life and purpose in life was dedicated to old cars. we spent to make what we had acquired still exist was never taken into account) . Read More, Celia Massie, 63, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Read More, Shirley Easter Maddox Foster, 86, of Monroe, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2023, at her residence. A friend is one who benefited from being left a number of cars by Mark as noted in his will. While I didn'tknow Mark Smith, I do know many car guys with big collections, some of which have died recently. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Mark was an interesting guy with fantastic taste in automobiles. I do wonder how many "serious" bidders will register. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. 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. The British car collection is on the first floor of the warehouse and was open for members to ramble around and meander about. Mark, and our own Bill Krzastek, offered a superb tutorial for all interested parties on the history of the Sebring Sprite marque. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughter's #1 . 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. He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. Read More, Hazel Irene Taylor, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Tammy was born on June 9, 1960, and was 62 years old. Be specific! She was born on March 11, 1928, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. Love & prayers are with you! And May the Almighty guard, guide and bless those he leaves behind. 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". I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Includes Address (12) Phone (12) Email (4) See Results. I got a chance to see these about 7 to 9 weeks ago. Plant a tree. Mark drove away with both vehicles, somehow his truck fixed itself while he was buying the cars! I will grant that staging an auction of this scope is expensive along with being a lot of hard work. Does anyone know whats become of the pre T Fords and when these may be for Auction? Legal ownership of vehicles is always a question. Winfred Lee "Smitty" Smith Jr., 79, departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. 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. Cheers. Well I suppose that does depend on the asker some might say You can sell that for a bunch of money ..and then you would have more money ..some might even say you could sell that and think of the good you could do giving that money away some thinking ..to ME and I surely cant purport to have the answer that is one left to each individual nut Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the fam My condolences to his family and close friends. Condolences to his family and friends. 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. Having friends in common with our cars is a treasure. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Greene and Glennie Ewing. I was going to attend and take a 20' trailer but changed my mind after seeing the fee. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the Read More, Annie Laura Cyrus Morris, 87, of Rustburg, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Does anyone know if the red 1919 Stutz Roadster he owned is in the list of cars to be auctioned? He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and friends. of Lynchburg, VA formerly of Schenectady, NY . The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. Yes, he did some planning, and like all things it wasn't perfect, but it moved the collection forward. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. Keep me in the conversation via email. I did not realize he had that many later Ford parts. I plan to be there, the car I really wanted was gifted to the Revs Institute. 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. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. Thirty years ago I wrote a booklet entitled "What To Do Now? Privacy Policy and 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. We can only hope they say similar nice sentiments about ourselves some day, when our time is up. 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 Go ask for one at your local Cremation Society or Funeral Home. In that time, he earned recognition 7 times as Presidents Club (the top 1 % of sales in the company) and Annual Achievers 2 times. IN THE CARE OF. Colonel Rayburn Gene Smith (U.S. Army Retired), of Hat Creek, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Newport News, Va., to the late Wil Tharp Funeral Home 220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502. s name to Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford VA, 24523 or Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA . Wondering if and when they will be sold. James Sidney Worley. It will be interesting to watch. Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. I've had the pleasure of spending time at both locations, but my favorite was the old store in Lynchburg. Thank you for your post. We only had a few conversations, but he was a true gentleman of the old school. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. I wish Barn Finds could do a write up on almost all those cars! Be responsible to yourself and your family - well stated Steve - sage words. Ben McGehee and Rev. Powered by Invision Community, Mark Smith NO RESERVE Auction - Lynchburg, VA - Oct 19 - 250+ cars. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. Guaranteed he will die and his wife will call in the collectors and they will be gone for a song. Patricia was a devoted homemaker and attended Thomas Read More, Ethel E. Goins departed this life on February 26, 2023. An amazing assemblage, by a true aficionado of original pre-war cars. Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd. 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. That is very sad news, although I dont think wed met. It will see what you have go to who you want it to who will appreciate it . I am absolutely thrilled to know who got them as the man is an enthusiast and USES, DRIVES his cars. something like that? The perfect thing for the Porsche fan who has everything, this 1960 Porsche diesel tractor brings German takes engineering down on the farm. Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com . Thediscussionsthat follow, like this thread, are very interesting and informative for those of us who can still read them and do whatmustbe done for our own plans. 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. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. Some very specific cars went to very specific people who had a meaning in his life. A 1923 Oakland Touring Car bristles with pre-Depression optimism, its cheery blue paint and snappy white-walls inviting a drive in the country. Mark your plant has so many blossoms on it! I believe in Mark's case that a lot of this was done. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. My instructions", that I gave to each client. 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