Share your Memorial with Family & Friends. There was an in depth article about the Byrd auction with photos of each car sold and prices real;ized in the CCCA publication a couple years ago. 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. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Am in the middle of several stories and have Editor's who are friends that are looking on in anticipation of me getting them done and in for publication. One of these As is the oldest known Model As in existencea car sold in Sweden and returned to the US. While I didn'tknow Mark Smith, I do know many car guys with big collections, some of which have died recently. February 24, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary. Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. There is a planned use for them which will honor Mark but I do not know if I am at liberty to divulge. Obituary Macon Miller Smith, 86, of Lexington, Virginia passed away on January 24, 2023. The cars have a proper home and will be preserved as they deserve. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 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. This would be worth the trip just to bask in the glow of so many wonderful cars. We burned leaves with a magnifying glass. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Read More, Charles Everette Sanders Jr., 75, of Lynchburg, Va., originally from Fredericksburg, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. My opinion is that most people who think they will be able to get something upon your demise do not share your passion or appreciation for what you have gathered in your life time of collecting. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. Pretty amazing car. 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". He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years. Great mechanics for which i am thankful for every day. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Kent Smith, Lexington, for 64 years. For example, following the 1959 Sebring 12 hour race, a factory raced bugeye Sprite and an MGA twin cam were both driven across the US and displayed/raced privately in California. Incredible! While our visit was advertized as a British car tour, after about 40 minutes Mark opened the remainder of this building. Dick was predeceased in death by his parents, Theodore McBee Wallace and Dorothy Elizabeth Wallace (ne Mulloy), and his brother, David. We got together for a special day for us all. Here we are all grown up, leading lives on our own. 1972 Ford Bronco Sport14 hours$15,100Bid Now, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom1 days$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$28,250Bid Now. Worked for Mark in early 70s in Philly area. Post in the forum instead. I never made the call and certainly regret that. Be responsible to yourself and your family - well stated Steve - sage words. Most Club members arrived for lunch at Waterstone Pizza and walked to Marks Jefferson Street warehouse. By Mark graduated from Liberty High School then went to Virginia Tech where he graduated with a bachelor's in finance. Not necessarily a bad thing, lots of good stuff which can be enjoyed by others. $100 is a lot of money to most people. Now to get the rest of my affairs in order! Club members and friends left this floor (and the Jefferson St. warehouse) breathless, speechless, and amazed. Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Frances Hamilton Miller. 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 . 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. Mark drove away with both vehicles, somehow his truck fixed itself while he was buying the cars! Wish I had taken some photos. You can always work more and make more money.no one has ever figured out how to buy more time. 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. She was born in Lynchburg, on May 20, 1952, to the late Earnest G. McCoy and Catherine Ersell Stratton McCoy. I only had a couple brief conversations with Mark Smith. They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. I plan to be there, the car I really wanted was gifted to the Revs Institute. Our time here is frighteningly shortand the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. So much to unpack here ! When I was young I wanted to become an Automobilist, but became an attorney.
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. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. I did not realize he had that many later Ford parts. Every timethis happens we all are made aware of our need for planning. It also brings up something I have reminded everyone for a long time, make sure your will is up-to-date! Mark your plant has so many blossoms on it! Make sure that any agreement is in writing (including a simple email communication) and clear. Funeral arrangement under the care ofHeritage Funeral Service & Crematory. All rights reserved. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. Does anyone know if the red 1919 Stutz Roadster he owned is in the list of cars to be auctioned? 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. I worked on the MERCER that Miles Coverdale bought, Austin got a great deal on the Type 35 Bugatti. Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com . (Pink), I think I'm going to write my obituary too and say where it should be published. The third floor held an incredible collection: one Packard travel trailer, an antique tent trailer, a row of 6-8 Volvo P1800s, a slew of Model T delivery vans/milk trucks/frames/motors, Fiat station wagon, a restored Singer, unrestored WW2 Jeep, several modified Model Asone with an overhead Miller Hi Speed Head, an Overland 6 cylinder convertible, and more. 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. 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. Id bid on this gorgeous Century Whirlwind just to own something with a name that cool. His extensive early Ford automobile collection resides in the basement and includes several homemade racing specials, and dozens of Model T & Model As. Mark had a "great eye" for pre war cars , as well as automobilia, as well as amazing collections of both. Pretty amazing car. A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Holcomb Rock Baptist Church. On the other side of things, Im a believer in making things as Accessible as possible to keep interest in the hobby going. March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. A few of us were sitting on the running boards of the Bothwell cars the night before the auction and Mark was in "great story" mode talking about all of the great cars he got from the Los Angeles area over the years. We can only hope they say similar nice sentiments about ourselves some day, when our time is up. LA 71203. Mark was a resident of Lynchburg, Tennessee at the time of passing. It would seem to me very remote that the collection stays together. To me there is no such thing as an expert - we are always learning. I plan to attend! I met Mr. Smith several years ago at his building here in Lovingston, VA. I was close to the end of the road, but got steered back on to the path because of skilled doctors who knew how to do a "valve job". 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. If the plan is adhered too Mark's friends will most likely be pleased and the collection will stay together. Plant a tree in memory of Mark An environmentally friendly option. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at the Irish Pub. My wife wants me to list everything I own and approximate value. He sure had a keen eye for great cars and automobilia. 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. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. Build, or fund a museum, but with a driving course included and allow folks to drive these grand collector cars! She was born on March 11, 1928, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. Community Funeral Home directing Read More, Charlie Lee Marshall, 84, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. 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. Deeply checked paint and small rust spots cover the stately hardtop, and it looks highly original except for the reupholstered seats. Theirs was a unique, fabulous love affair. He was going to sell me a car after he came back from Hershey, but alas the fates stepped between us. 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. How do you take the money out of lying in the media? RIP. Browse Lynchburg local obituaries on Legacy.com. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He had some amazing automobiles. 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. The fee to attend should keep out the looky-loos that attend events like this just out of curiosity and make it hard for serious buyers to even see what is being sold. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. 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. Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. Went to high school with him in Charlottesville, Va , 69-70. His entire life and purpose in life was dedicated to old cars. It provides rare and desirable automobile parts and vehicles for sale. What better way to spruce up die landwirtschaft? 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. Dr. Mark W. Foreman, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at his residence. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. I believe my comment was, He was a Rock Star of the antique car world. 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. Wow! 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. Thats only about an hour from here. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. Reggie was born Thursday, February 26, 1942, in Williamston, NC, a son of the late James Oscar Smith and Alice Mack Little Smith. Tribute Wall Obituary . My instructions", that I gave to each client. I am shocked and sad. As of now the Alphabet Ford Collection will not go up for auction I am told. 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. As some of you may remember, a photograph and brief question about the first presidential car appeared in the most recent Club newsletter. And just now I find these very sad news. Here in New York one needs to insure and license a car to get ownership paperwork. Not necessarily fun to do but the right thing to do. His collection was beyond extensiveand his signs were known to be the best of the best. 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. He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. 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. Also known as Mara Walton, Mark B Walton, Marc Smith. End of last year I sent seasons greatings, but no reply. 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. So sorry to see this. By Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. She was the daughter of Damien Solomon and Karita Winston. That said, all my dealings with him were fun and easy. Doesnt look like he much in the way of restorations. Write your message of sympathy today. Too many important original cars to mention. Hate reporting news like this. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 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. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. We never changed but they did. Soon after I passed on the car, Mark was towing a trailer through Winchester and broke down in front of my friends house. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Edward Smith . RIP. Skip . RIP. 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">. So much of what I have gathered has come from just such situations How do we get rid of all that junk Most of the cars in the Mark Smith collection predate "Titles", he collected good stuff. A friend is one who benefited from being left a number of cars by Mark as noted in his will. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. I understand it was once a carriage manufacturer with a street side showroom.. it was the perfect place for his cars and automobilia.
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