She Read More, Douglas Luther Vincent, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Incredible! So you do need to do some level of vetting. 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. 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. Keep on filling the trucks. Sad news. Very sorry to hear, RIP. My condolences to his family and close friends. His extensive early Ford automobile collection resides in the basement and includes several homemade racing specials, and dozens of Model T & Model As. March 25, 1963 - January 13, 2023 03/25/1963 01/13/2023. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years. Forward to Family & Friends . RIP. Tribute wall. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. And its tough for them to spend that on basically a car show. I will grant that staging an auction of this scope is expensive along with being a lot of hard work. He was a member of Thomas Read More, Carol Yonts passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance. He was the husband of the late Irene Burton Woodall. Be the . She was born in Lynchburg, on May 20, 1952, to the late Earnest G. McCoy and Catherine Ersell Stratton McCoy. The cars start on page 13 of day 2. 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. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. Mark Edward Smith Lynchburg, Virginia . Go ask for one at your local Cremation Society or Funeral Home. Ben McGehee and Rev. She was the daughter of the late Albert Garnett Kidd and the late Nettie Gollehon Kidd. Pretty amazing car. 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 Be specific! Most Club members arrived for lunch at Waterstone Pizza and walked to Marks Jefferson Street warehouse. Everything Goes! Share Obituary: Mark Edward Smith. Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. Tributes have been paid to "old school gentleman" Mark Smith after the Just Motor Group local business manager lost his battle with COVID-19. 1999 at Camelot Nursing Home. 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 Funeral arrangement under the care ofHeritage Funeral Service & Crematory. Mark Edwin Wright, 58, of McLean, VA, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2021, at his residence. All of the cars, parts, artifactscant collect enough. He was very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. He was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend James Sidney Worley. Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. Browse Lynchburg local obituaries on Legacy.com. 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. This sounds like a Far Larger version of the A.K. Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Tharp Funeral Home 220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502. They are fairly expensive in the Lynchburg area. Tour of the Mark J. Smith Automobile Collection. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. 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. Not necessarily fun to do but the right thing to do. Wish I had taken some photos. Josephine Jones (affectionately called Jody) was born on May 27, 1911, in Amherst, Virginia, the daughter Read More, Malayshia Lena Solomon, 12, of Lynchburg passed away on Friday 24, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date. I only had a couple brief conversations with Mark Smith. But no way am I paying $100 to attend. Obituary. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. RIP. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. In that time, he earned recognition 7 times as Presidents Club (the top 1 % of sales in the company) and Annual Achievers 2 times. I do wonder how many "serious" bidders will register. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. There must be twenty thousand pieces of stuff all together. I know Mark had a reputation for being a shrewd horse trader but to a couple of modest, younger collectors with interest he showed an absolute humbling amount of magnanimity and always went out of his way to make us feel welcome in his circles. I told Mr. Smith that I was seeking a painter for a matching numbers 1970 Z28. So much of what I have gathered has come from just such situations How do we get rid of all that junk Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. Also known as Mara Walton, Mark B Walton, Marc Smith. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 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.

. Check out all the details at PolkAuction. 101 Wyndale Drive Lynchburg, VA . A proud graduate Read More, Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. Bob. Smith, Frank. Or even a stick-shift for that matter, since Ive learned few folks under 40 can do so today. Thats only about an hour from here. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. She will be Read More, Hazel East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. 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. What might change? 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. Looks like Dan Matthews will be selling Mark's automobilia collection on mulitple dates this winter and spring: https://www.matthewsauctions.com/current-auctions. You will find things you had not thought of. 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. Doesnt look like he much in the way of restorations. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. He had been busy running around fixing everyone else's cars that day! and the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. Hate reporting news like this. I understand it was once a carriage manufacturer with a street side showroom.. it was the perfect place for his cars and automobilia. From all the post Ive read, I would venture to say he was a Rock Star of the antique car world. This was an old picture of the Smith kids with an awful background where Mama just got the hotel she could afford. Let them learn to drive a T, for example. . Read More, Hazel Irene Taylor, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. . -I always admired Mark for the fact that he actually knew how to work on his own stuff too. Can you imagine what the insurance would cost for Some very specific cars went to very specific people who had a meaning in his life. I could be wrong but there is a LOT of "stuff" and there might be some deals to he had. Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. So theyre looking for every source of revenue they can find. I was seriously thinking of going to the preview of this auction, 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. The preservation, sharing etc is what makes us all happy and is why we have what we have. Here in New York one needs to insure and license a car to get ownership paperwork. Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. Read More, Celia Massie, 63, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. A private service at Quantico National Cemetery will be held at a later date. He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. Mark drove away with both vehicles, somehow his truck fixed itself while he was buying the cars! 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 . A mechanically fuel-injected four-cylinder masterpiece beneath the hood makes this two-door sedan a hot collectible today. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. Betty Swanson officiating. A humbling reminder, were here for a short time. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. 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. LA 71203. Guaranteed he will die and his wife will call in the collectors and they will be gone for a song. Its sad when we loose a vibrant knowledgeable car guy. Standard text messaging rates apply. These things happen with estates especially as one as big as Mark's. 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. As some of you may remember, a photograph and brief question about the first presidential car appeared in the most recent Club newsletter. As of now the Alphabet Ford Collection will not go up for auction I am told. 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. It will see what you have go to who you want it to who will appreciate it . A large percentage are not. For a small fee to cover maintenance. 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 am absolutely thrilled to know who got them as the man is an enthusiast and USES, DRIVES his cars. We will find out though! Some really cool cars! Read More, Shirley Easter Maddox Foster, 86, of Monroe, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2023, at her residence. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 1972 Ford Bronco Sport14 hours$15,100Bid Now, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom1 days$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$28,250Bid Now. Steve Moskowitz https://wset.com/news/local/250-unique-cars-bid-lynchburg-locations-madison-heights-jefferson-street-concord-turnpike-registration-amherst-highway-virginia. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. It's easy! 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. 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 March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Newport News, Va., to the late Wil Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Mark Matthew Smith Obituary. In lieu of flowers please send any contributions to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 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.

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. He was born on October 18, 1925, in Gladys, a son of the late Francis Calvin Woodall Read More, Sally Evans Hayes, 84, died peacefully at her home in Haymarket, Va., on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, having suffered multiple strokes in the prior 7 months. Lynchburg is less than 2 hours from me. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com . I've seen photos of parts of the collection, really great rare stuff. From reading these comments I think he would have excelled at anything he chose to do. Sounds easy, except when you have a Pierce memorabilia collection thats hundreds of pieces, not counting all the other odds and ends such as spare parts for cars.. Prayers for peace and comfort for his family. That said, this is such a high profile auction, I dont think anything is going much under market. We only had a few conversations, but he was a true gentleman of the old school. If I remember well he said it was really a coincidence and big surprize to him finding a rare Loco in this way. Even tho the picture isn't sharp as we would like it to be, it still shows the 4 Smith kids. 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.

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