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.
. Read Lynchburg Obituaries and tributes, information for communities to pay respect for deaths of loved ones. (5) updates to this series since Updated Nov 10, 2021. . 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 I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. Community Funeral Home directing Read More, Charlie Lee Marshall, 84, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Reece Read More, Donna Marie Hall Young, 75, of Evington passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. And I am not referring to the collection Well, interesting, never thought of it that way! I am experienced enough not to let it bother me. Yes, in writing and a copy in my if something happens to me real (not computer) file. Legal ownership of vehicles is always a question. They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Mark your plant has so many blossoms on it! His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. A beautiful early (64?) I type it all out and print it on coloredpaper for each file. 237-9424 . Obituary Macon Miller Smith, 86, of Lexington, Virginia passed away on January 24, 2023. 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 very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. 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. Ben McGehee and Rev. So much to unpack here ! Be the . 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. Mark had great taste in cars. Additionally, we will have an agreement stating they are still my property, if something happens to him I get them back, if something happens to me he can buy from my wife for a pre-agreed amount. Election bills abound in Annapolis. We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2023, at the age of 59, Mark Edward Smith of Rustburg, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia passed away. 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. 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 I have devised a bit of a plan and long wondered how I might share that idea with other enthusiasts for feed back,advice and comment and this might perhaps be a proper forum as such is at the forefront of several minds having read these articles. 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. Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. Theirs was a unique, fabulous love affair. Club members and friends left this floor (and the Jefferson St. warehouse) breathless, speechless, and amazed. It was word of mouth, no advertising, that they were for sale. We got together for a special day for us all. Like who to call, what tax consequences are for investments,beneficiaries,T.O.D's, Buy.Sell Agreements and what I'd like to see happen to my other stuff. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family. It's easy! Too many important original cars to mention. 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. She was the wife of Clyde Terrel Francis. Tammy was born on June 9, 1960, and was 62 years old. It is all a matter of opinion , just like the comments here on the forums ( including this one!). 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. It also brings up something I have reminded everyone for a long time, make sure your will is up-to-date! To me Mark Smith will be remembered for his ability to acquire and store in decent conditions some amazing cars , the preservation of history, for that he has to be commended. The cars have a proper home and will be preserved as they deserve. I worked on the MERCER that Miles Coverdale bought, Austin got a great deal on the Type 35 Bugatti. We talked for a half hour or so and he seemed like a really great guy. On the other side of things, Im a believer in making things as Accessible as possible to keep interest in the hobby going. Probably, some really incredible stuff. Hate reporting news like this. His company, Smith Automobile Investments, (http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php ) offers car owners original automobile templates for their restoration projects. Yes, he did some planning, and like all things it wasn't perfect, but it moved the collection forward. 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. Yes, he did appreciate the cars and automobilia he had amassed but we all have our own way to enjoy what we have - some just to look at it, some to work on it to bring it back to what it once was - to function, some to drive on tours, and some to win awards. 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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 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. He said that someone in Roanoke was working on a car and to call him in a month or so to see how that came out. Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. What a coincidence. We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2023, at the age of 59, Mark Edward Smith of Rustburg, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia passed away. He was going to sell me a car after he came back from Hershey, but alas the fates stepped between us. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Too many important original cars to mention. Pretty amazing car. A private service at Quantico National Cemetery will be held at a later date. -I always admired Mark for the fact that he actually knew how to work on his own stuff too. Mark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. It will see what you have go to who you want it to who will appreciate it . Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd. Dr. Mark W. Foreman, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at his residence. Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Funeral arrangement under the care ofTharp Funeral Home & Crematory. dave s. Mark was an interesting personality. Its a shame that the descriptions are so short. Washington County wrestlers ready for state championships, John Buhrman was a 'Lyon' for Chambersburg, Q&A: New comptroller releases roadmap for tax office, talks reform, Section of C&O Canal wall repairs will mean road closures, Winning $50,000 Fast Play game from MD Lottery sold in Hagerstown, HCC athletes aiming high at NJCAA indoor championships, North Dakota goes after potential porn peddlers: Librarians, W.Va. State Police deny records request involving death of Md. Thats a great tribute to Mark, well said. There is a trailer parked there now from the Saratoga automobile museum. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. In my case, my wife has three names, I told her to just do with those guys say. Also, some of these land auctions are ridiculously expensive to put on. You can always work more and make more money.no one has ever figured out how to buy more time. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at the Irish Pub. Make sure that any agreement is in writing (including a simple email communication) and clear. March 24, 2014 Lynchburg, Tennessee Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Mark's Passing. He was the husband of Doris Little Shortridge for 45 years. There is no photo or video of Mark Matthew Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. Additional non-Brit cars included a very early red Porsche 911, a later (1989) 911, and silver Abarth coupe. She Read More, Douglas Luther Vincent, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. I was just getting ready to leave to preview the Smith auction items. 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 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. I searched for a car I rode around in for over 40 years, it turned up in the Mark Smith collection. Read More, Shirley Easter Maddox Foster, 86, of Monroe, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2023, at her residence. A mechanically fuel-injected four-cylinder masterpiece beneath the hood makes this two-door sedan a hot collectible today. 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. Worked for Mark in early 70s in Philly area. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Patricia was born on July 13, 1939, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Walter Lowery and Mary Harris Lowery. Cheers. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. It's easy! I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. Jul 17 Peter Gariepy changed the title to Mark Smith NO RESERVE Auction - Lynchburg, VA - Oct 19 - 250+ cars; 63RedBrier. A proud graduate Read More, Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. I'm glad I opened up this topic this morning. 1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. We are sad to announce that on October 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Gary Fred Smith (Lynchburg, Virginia). Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. and the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. January 13, 2023 Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. I met Mr. Smith several years ago at his building here in Lovingston, VA. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. Tammy Kidd Kincaid. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. Unfortunately all my Mark stories, which there are only a few can not be put out in public. Wow! Here he was in his element. Write your message of sympathy today. Would also like to share that if you have any of your belongings in storage with a friend or whatever, make sure their affairs are up to date. To me there is no such thing as an expert - we are always learning. I only had a couple brief conversations with Mark Smith. Mark had a great eye for cars, and while I didn't know him well, he always said hello. Members; 343 Location: Retired in King William Virginia Other Clubs: AACA Lifetime, CCCA, H. H. Franklin Club, CORSA, Northern VA & Central VA Corvair Clubs Includes Address (12) Phone (12) Email (4) See Results. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Tribute Wall Obituary . 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. I could be wrong but there is a LOT of "stuff" and there might be some deals to he had. This streamlined post-war bruiser comes with a 32 foot horse trailer. We burned leaves with a magnifying glass. He had some amazing automobiles. . Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home . Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. 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. Or subscribe without commenting. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. Sad news. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. 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 I'm thankful I had a chance to visit with him at his tent during the week and get a few more good stories out of him. Described as a 1945 Ford Willys Jeep, this flat-fendered military implement promises minimal comfort and maximum capability. 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.