Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Not necessarily fun to do but the right thing to do. 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.
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. I like to add something to this old story when Mark broke down and bought two cars: When we talked about Locomobiles, he actually mentioned this story. To me there is no such thing as an expert - we are always learning. Would you like to offer Mark Matthew Smiths loved ones a condolence message? 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. End of last year I sent seasons greatings, but no reply. He had some amazing cars, then. William Reginald "Reggie" Mack Smith Sr., 79, of Forest, VA, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. $100 just to register to bid at this auction. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. Which is your favorite? This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. All rights reserved. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. I can only imagine, what that collection grew into, in the following years? Wow! Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Those are the cars to be very careful about spending money on. 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. Approximately 30 members of the SVBCC toured Mark J. Smith s Lynchburg automobile collection on Saturday, February 27th. Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. Mark and his wife Laura would have been married 40 years in May. This sounds like a Far Larger version of the A.K. If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Marks Lynchburg automobile collection is unique. 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 are fairly expensive in the Lynchburg area. He was named for his mother's father Read More, Charlotte Newman Monaghan, age 94, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on February 20, 2023. The service announcement will appear later. 53, of New Kent, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday . red MGB carried a white factory fiberglass hardtopa color combination that is near and dear to my own heart. Ive visited the Auburn Cord museum in Auburn, IN many times, and thought how great it would be to drive one of those beauties. Obituary. Here in New York one needs to insure and license a car to get ownership paperwork. I plan to attend! Additional non-Brit cars included a very early red Porsche 911, a later (1989) 911, and silver Abarth coupe. David Boor Three days of barking auctioneers and hammer-dropping should make for lively bidding and conversation. Does anyone know if the red 1919 Stutz Roadster he owned is in the list of cars to be auctioned? Betty Swanson officiating. Miller auction up in Vermont 20+ years ago, but with more unrestored, too good to restore early cars. I hope some of those stories were recorded and will live on. Not good for flipping unless you sell a real rough one that the buyer will be working on for some time, done that, too. RIP. 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. November 10, 2021 in General Discussion. 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. A friend is one who benefited from being left a number of cars by Mark as noted in his will. -I always admired Mark for the fact that he actually knew how to work on his own stuff too. Thanks Walt, a "Where are they now" follow up would be great. Went to high school with him in Charlottesville, Va , 69-70. He was the loving husband of Linda Audrey Jones Smith for 51 years. Lived In Burke VA, Lynchburg VA, Phenix VA, Alexandria VA. Related To Jackson Walton, Michie Walton, Crushunda Walton, James Walton, Cushundra Walton. I plan to be there, the car I really wanted was gifted to the Revs Institute. I'm not too crazy about bidder fees either, but considering the auction company involved, not surprised. Posted July 17, 2022. 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. A dented left quarter panel, sunburned paint, and a cracked dashboard mark low points on this 1970 Datsun 240Z. Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. I knew of him, however as far as I know, never met him. 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 (?) As time goes on more and more big stashes of good cars will come to market. 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. Too many cases of this happening. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. If any of us have specific ideas on what they want to happen to their cars then of course you need to make it clear. He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. Bob. Just a thought. Mark Edward Smith Obituary Remember Mark Edward Smith. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Edward Smith to pay them a last tribute. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Betty Swanson officiating. (Pink), I think I'm going to write my obituary too and say where it should be published. One of these As is the oldest known Model As in existencea car sold in Sweden and returned to the US. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. I can only imagine, what was acquired, in the following years? Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. 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. I only had a couple brief conversations with Mark Smith. March 25, 1963 - January 13, 2023 03/25/1963 01/13/2023. Mark Edward Smith Lynchburg, Virginia . Share your Memorial with Family & Friends. He was born on January 19, 1944, to James and Gertrude Moorefield. dave s. Mark was an interesting personality. Be specific! 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.
. I notice the absence of the regular commentors they too might be in a contemplative dither after reading the AACA story that so quickly turned to the what to do when you are no more discussion 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. 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 noted there is a $100 fee to attend for three days and a 15% buyers premium. Would you like to offer Mark Edward Smiths loved ones a condolence message? Powered by Invision Community, Mark Smith NO RESERVE Auction - Lynchburg, VA - Oct 19 - 250+ cars. spirit rest in peace! 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">. He was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend James Sidney Worley. So sorry to see this. February 24, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary. As Steve commented, it's complicated, particularly when one has such an incredible collection and no direct heirs. I'm sure most, if not all, of those are already gone to new caretakers. 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. He was predeceased by : his parents, Evan Everett Smith, Sr. and Mittie Jewel Griggers Smith; and his siblings, Sandy . Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. 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. Bernie I have been through what you describe with NY State, you need to think of every possible thing that can screw up before you work with the DMV in NY State to get a car legally in your name. And its tough for them to spend that on basically a car show. If the Porsche tractor didnt get your blood pumping, how about this 1973 BMW 2002 tii? I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. A proud graduate Read More, Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. I understand it was once a carriage manufacturer with a street side showroom.. it was the perfect place for his cars and automobilia. She Read More, Douglas Luther Vincent, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Coolwell. There is a trailer parked there now from the Saratoga automobile museum. They were married in 1950 and, although he passed away in 2016, they remained married. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. But anyone needs to be aware. 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,. Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA We found 15 records for Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Ford Model K, Bantam, Locomobile, Duesenberg, and many, many others. I did not realize he had that many later Ford parts. 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 met Mr. Smith several years ago at his building here in Lovingston, VA. Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. Terms of Service apply. Thats only about an hour from here. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Soon after I passed on the car, Mark was towing a trailer through Winchester and broke down in front of my friends house. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. 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". man. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. It also gives enthusiastssuch as our SVBCC membersthe opportunity to enjoy an amazing slice of automotive history. View local obituaries in City Of Lynchburg, Virginia. . Heed what Steve mentions in his second paragraph! Washington County Commissioners renewed their opposition to a bill in the state Senate that would repeal their authority to impose an amusement tax. LA 71203. 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. 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. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. When I gave this picture to Mark, he couldn't believe his hair was blonde and said how good looking his sisters were. Even the facility itself was over-the-top, with a story around every corner. While I didn'tknow Mark Smith, I do know many car guys with big collections, some of which have died recently. And just now I find these very sad news. Frank Smith of Lynchburg, Va., passed away peacefully on August 30, 2019. I didn't know Mark well, having only met him at Hershey once. Most Club members arrived for lunch at Waterstone Pizza and walked to Marks Jefferson Street warehouse. Born February 19, 1953, in . Resides in Brookneal, VA. February 25, 2023 (63 years old) View obituary. His company, Smith Automobile Investments, (http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php ) offers car owners original automobile templates for their restoration projects. In spite of gloom and doom statements about the hobby, good cars find new homes. One of my most recent memories of Mark was at the Bonham's Bothwell Auction a couple of years ago. 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. Annie was the last of 10 children and was a loving homemaker Read More, Diane Simonton Vest, 62, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. https://wset.com/news/local/250-unique-cars-bid-lynchburg-locations-madison-heights-jefferson-street-concord-turnpike-registration-amherst-highway-virginia. I was interested in some pallet parts and maybe a car if the stars aligned correctly, but this auction is over my head. Although many iconic cars have moved on, this will be an epic event to attend.just for the spectacle of it. 1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Bob. Tharp Funeral Home 220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502. 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. Please go to www.whittenmonelison.com . Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of. I will grant that staging an auction of this scope is expensive along with being a lot of hard work. Peter Michael Collier. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Mark had great taste in cars. 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. Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. Mark was married to Kathie. 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