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.
. If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. By 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 ? Those are the cars to be very careful about spending money on. It will be interesting to watch. we spent to make what we had acquired still exist was never taken into account) . Standard text messaging rates apply. A friend was just charged $1400 toplace his wife'sobit. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. Steering wheel controls put the choke and other knobs and levers within easy reach, and the limousine-quality rear leg room promises to please your resident slam-dunker. So much of what I have gathered has come from just such situations How do we get rid of all that junk 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. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Whitten Timberlake Chapel officiated by Pastor Chris Jordan. If the fee to register at this or any auction was applied to a winning bidders costs, it would be a much more accepted arrangement. There are no events at this time. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. It would seem to me very remote that the collection stays together. For a small fee to cover maintenance. 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. Mrs. Goins will lie in repose one hour prior to the service. 150+ cars? A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. I was 16 years old when my grandfather got me involved in our first questionable ownership shenanigans and I have seen the angles. His surviving distant relatives whom he likely had not even seen in years had not a clue as to what he had or what it was and he had withdrawn considerably from regular people as many of us nuts tend to do His neighbors had pretty well pestered him to his end ,,,,Wanting him to join them in offering their properties up for a shopping mall or some other development I missed the deal of a century the distant kin were so pleased when they slickered a guy into giving them 50,000 for all that old junk He then in turn found a group of Drs to give him a 100,000 for 8 or the best cars ( I later saw one of those cars at an auctions fetch 98,000)and then the auction began get that junk off that VALUABLE real estate 2 auctioneers started at 10 that morning and I bought the last lot at 10 of 8 that night Having bought many automobiles ,buildings full of stuff as lots ,piles as lots and so on ,took 5 weeks two of us spending 12 or more hours a day 7 days a week loading trucks and bring em home get another and go Much of it still in the trucks I hauled it home on I suppose that is one of the signs you have a problem is when you bring goodies home and just leave it in the trucks for storage and then just go buy more trucks for the next go round Some say the difference between the men and boys is the size of their toys So that would transfer over to the difference a car nut has a garage full of stuff and REAL NUT buys it by the acre at a time In my case I have over an acre of building and ya just keep stacking higher Looks like Dan Matthews will be selling Mark's automobilia collection on mulitple dates this winter and spring: https://www.matthewsauctions.com/current-auctions. Dick was predeceased in death by his parents, Theodore McBee Wallace and Dorothy Elizabeth Wallace (ne Mulloy), and his brother, David. Click or call (800) 729-8809. But no way am I paying $100 to attend. Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Frances Hamilton Miller. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Well, interesting, never thought of it that way! Bragging rights that "you were there" Walt, Do you have a list of the winning bids at the Bird auction, might be interesting. Ford Model K, Bantam, Locomobile, Duesenberg, and many, many others. Mark and his wife Laura would have been married 40 years in May. 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. Would you like to offer Mark Edward Smiths loved ones a condolence message? 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. Become a member to add images to your comments. I worked for Mark, in the 1980s, as a teenager. January 13, 2023 Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 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. She was born in Lynchburg, Aug. 4, 1905 to the late John Mark Diuguid and Genora Taliaferro Diuguid. I worked for Mark in the 1980s, as a teenager. In regards to how I saw cars it changed my life and I will forever be grateful to him. Vote for the Washington County Athletes of the Week for Feb. 20-25, Coordinated cardiology care: 5 signs its time, Former Texas congressman to speak at local GOP Unity Dinner, Letters to the editor: Williamsport library proposal under fire. It is all a matter of opinion , just like the comments here on the forums ( including this one!). I've seen photos of parts of the collection, really great rare stuff. Pretty amazing car. This was an old picture of the Smith kids with an awful background where Mama just got the hotel she could afford. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Edward Smith to pay them a last tribute. Write your message of sympathy today. I see both sides of the issue. 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. So you do need to do some level of vetting. So theyre looking for every source of revenue they can find. 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. Obituary. His collection was beyond extensiveand his signs were known to be the best of the best. Read More, Hazel Irene Taylor, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. Born on April 3, 1936, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late John Sam and Emma Gibson Maddox. Thanks. 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. Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. Share Obituary: Mark Edward Smith. 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. Check out all the details at PolkAuction. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. We are sad to announce that on October 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Gary Fred Smith (Lynchburg, Virginia). 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. Mark had a lot of cars and motorcycles that werent on the auction lists. She was the widow of James P. "Jim" Monaghan and the daughter of the late Charles H. Newman Sr. and Beulah Walden Newman. 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. And I am not referring to the collection March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. 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 was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend James Sidney Worley. Mark suffered a stroke on the field but it was later discovered that the cause was his cancer returning. 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. . A memorial service will be held at a later date. We never changed but they did. You can bid over the internet too but check out the catalogues on the website when they are up. Browse Lynchburg local obituaries on Legacy.com. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: 44k Original Miles: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Backyard Project Car: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type, Champagne Yellow Project: 1962 Porsche 356. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Born February 19, 1953, in . The California license plate suggests this two-seater spent a prior life in the Golden State, which normally means dry, solid metal and minimal rust. Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA We found 15 records for Mark Smith in Lynchburg, VA. She is survived by her husband, Reece Read More, Donna Marie Hall Young, 75, of Evington passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. 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, and our own Bill Krzastek, offered a superb tutorial for all interested parties on the history of the Sebring Sprite marque. 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. 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. She Read More, Douglas Luther Vincent, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. She was the wife of Clyde Terrel Francis. 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. Yes, in writing and a copy in my if something happens to me real (not computer) file. RIP. TO MAKE DONATIONS Read More, Claudia Sylvia Hicks, 59, of,Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. This sounds like a Far Larger version of the A.K. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. As time goes on more and more big stashes of good cars will come to market. View local obituaries in City Of Lynchburg, Virginia. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. He sure had a keen eye for great cars and automobilia. When I gave this picture to Mark, he couldn't believe his hair was blonde and said how good looking his sisters were. William Alan Smith, Jr., 82, of . He is survived by his wife, Sandra Read More, Clyde "Ricky" Shortridge, 69, of 11004 Leesville Road, Evington, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Jul 17 Peter Gariepy changed the title to Mark Smith NO RESERVE Auction - Lynchburg, VA - Oct 19 - 250+ cars; 63RedBrier. 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. 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. Three days of barking auctioneers and hammer-dropping should make for lively bidding and conversation. I was driving by and he was loading or unloading a vehicle. I could be wrong but there is a LOT of "stuff" and there might be some deals to he had. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 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. As for his collection, I have no idea, but Ill guess it will be dispersed, which is good for the hobby in general. Steve Moskowitz My condolences to his family and close friends. he was a collector and dealer , did have great knowledge of what was what, what was where, and who owned what . Marks Lynchburg automobile collection is unique. He was predeceased by : his parents, Evan Everett Smith, Sr. and Mittie Jewel Griggers Smith; and his siblings, Sandy . Tribute wall. February 24, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary. He was the loving husband of Linda Audrey Jones Smith for 51 years. The last auction I attended everyone went brain dead and bid things to about 200% of value so I'm probably not missing anything. All rights reserved. . 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. 1972 Ford Bronco Sport14 hours$15,100Bid Now, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom1 days$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$28,250Bid Now. From reading these comments I think he would have excelled at anything he chose to do. Sad news. Nothing says High fuel prices dont affect my fat wallet like rolling up to a dressage event in a 1949 International KB-8 with your Trakehners in tow. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years. I plan to attend! Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Fred Smith to show support. Just a thought. 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