Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family. Cheers. They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. Election bills abound in Annapolis. Mark Smith Estate Auction. Hershey will be flooded with stuff for sale, GOOD STUFF in hopes of having funds to bid on the Smith Collection. This streamlined post-war bruiser comes with a 32 foot horse trailer. 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. Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of Ella Wyatt McKinnon Massie and Robert Withers Massie Jr. Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. Tracy Maureen SmithTracy Maureen Smith, 57, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, March 15, 2021. . 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. Sad news. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. Reggie was born Thursday, February 26, 1942, in Williamston, NC, a son of the late James Oscar Smith and Alice Mack Little Smith. Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. Too many important original cars to mention. His collection was beyond extensiveand his signs were known to be the best of the best. He had been busy running around fixing everyone else's cars that day! The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. A proud graduate Read More, Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. But no way am I paying $100 to attend. I had several longer phone calls with Mark in the beginning of 2021. Jane leaves Read More, Richard Sherman Wallace, 75, of Roseland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 16, 2023. Write your message of sympathy today. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. Mark was a resident of Lynchburg, Tennessee at the time of passing. Sorry if that analogy offended anyone. I am not on the inside but am aware of how big and complicated this entire matter is. It was word of mouth, no advertising, that they were for sale. It's easy! His extensive early Ford automobile collection resides in the basement and includes several homemade racing specials, and dozens of Model T & Model As. How do you take the money out of lying in the media? Guaranteed, any high end show you went to, he would be there with something cool, with a good chance youve never seen it before. In my case, my wife has three names, I told her to just do with those guys say. $100 just to register to bid at this auction. 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. (Glad I don't have connections in Miami, FL). 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. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. Get it in writing legally - NOW. Mark your plant has so many blossoms on it! Club members and friends left this floor (and the Jefferson St. warehouse) breathless, speechless, and amazed. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. Does anyone know if the red 1919 Stutz Roadster he owned is in the list of cars to be auctioned? Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Bob. 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. Sign up for a new account in our community. Yeah right, if he lives to be 300 he wont have enough time. Leslie & Family I am so sorry to hear about Mark. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughter's #1 . And May the Almighty guard, guide and bless those he leaves behind. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. 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". 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. I think you Model A and Model T (Ford) guys may want to pay close attention to this auction. Now to get the rest of my affairs in order! Almost every mention or photo I've seen of his collection had Fords, but they were of the very early kind, lettered models from the aughts. Hate reporting news like this. Patricia was born on July 13, 1939, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Walter Lowery and Mary Harris Lowery. March 24, 2014 Lynchburg, Tennessee Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Mark's Passing. Its sad when we loose a vibrant knowledgeable car guy. Plant a tree in memory of Mark An environmentally friendly option. Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and Advance. Tribute wall. Smith, Frank. Thanks, Mark, for letting me look behind the curtain for an afternoon. Mark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. A private service at Quantico National Cemetery will be held at a later date. Here we are all grown up, leading lives on our own. So sorry to see this. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 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. For a small fee to cover maintenance. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Great mechanics for which i am thankful for every day. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Thats only about an hour from here. 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. May his magnanimous. So much of what I have gathered has come from just such situations How do we get rid of all that junk He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. Love & prayers are with you! 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. 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 In regards to how I saw cars it changed my life and I will forever be grateful to him. 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. 1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Fred Smith to show support. He sure had a keen eye for great cars and automobilia. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com . She was the wife of Clyde Terrel Francis. 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. 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. Mark Edward Smith Obituary Remember Mark Edward Smith. So sorry to hear of the loss of another one of us. The fastback body is built for speed, and the inline eight cylinder motor promises plenty of buttery torque, though running condition is not mentioned. Thanks. We only had a few conversations, but he was a true gentleman of the old school. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 25, 1963 - Not a put down but perhaps reality? Mark Edwin Wright, 58, of McLean, VA, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2021, at his residence. Hopefully theres someone in his family that will continue to cherish his collection for another generation. Described as a 1945 Ford Willys Jeep, this flat-fendered military implement promises minimal comfort and maximum capability. As requested, we took no photos in the warehouse or museum; the accompanying pictures were taken at Waterstone Pizza. The service announcement will appear later. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Additional non-Brit cars included a very early red Porsche 911, a later (1989) 911, and silver Abarth coupe. Doesnt look like he much in the way of restorations. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday Read More, Peter Michael "Kopa" Collier, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his residence. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Mary Dalton, 60, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, February 27, 2023. Lets put this beauty back into the water before your local restaurant buys it for a salad bar. 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. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. http://www.farmer-auctions.com/auctions/detail/amazing-garage-workshop-of-jim-hawks. 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. He was very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. 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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 left some nice cars to certain groups or museums, and, yes, individuals received some of the cream of the crop. One of my most recent memories of Mark was at the Bonham's Bothwell Auction a couple of years ago. Yes, in writing and a copy in my if something happens to me real (not computer) file. 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. Pretty amazing car. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. 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. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Coolwell. I am very happy MS had what he had , but also glad to know that the cars will be going back to a wide variety of owners so we all can perhaps see them at a show , on display or the very best ( for me anyway) seeing them drive down the road with happy passengers. The perfect thing for the Porsche fan who has everything, this 1960 Porsche diesel tractor brings German takes engineering down on the farm. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. 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 ? Tour of the Mark J. Smith Automobile Collection. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Greene and Glennie Ewing. I was just getting ready to leave to preview the Smith auction items. Perhaps there is a good lesson here for all of us. He was the loving husband of Linda Audrey Jones Smith for 51 years. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Jennifer Lee Hill, age 71, passed away on February 25, 2023, at Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, VA. She was the loving wife of Jim Hill to whom Read More, James Ray Miller, 76, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. I was seriously thinking of going to the preview of this auction, As Ed states, a lot of the really good cars are dispersed, but even left overs from that collection are probably still interesting! Marks Lynchburg automobile collection is unique. She was born in Campbell County, on December 3, 1935, daughter of the late John W. Cyrus and the late Hattie F. Cyrus. s name to Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford VA, 24523 or Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA . Click or call (800) 729-8809. His company, Smith Automobile Investments, (http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php ) offers car owners original automobile templates for their restoration projects. Share Obituary: Mark Edward Smith. 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Mark Matthew Smith Obituary. Too bad. The cars start on page 13 of day 2. February 24, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary. Some really cool cars! His car which was pulling the trailer was overheating or something not too serious. Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. Write your message of sympathy today. 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">. Read More, Celia Massie, 63, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Tammy Kidd Kincaid. Even tho the picture isn't sharp as we would like it to be, it still shows the 4 Smith kids. Hate reporting news like this. I wonder how many potential bidders will pass due to the above? Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. Starting point was my asking for details of his 1924 Loco 48 chassis for sale in the HCCA, and soon I learned he also owned five complete Locomobiles, after having sold several in the past! And its tough for them to spend that on basically a car show. I worked for Mark in the 1980s, as a teenager. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and Interment will follow the service Read More, Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. 63RedBrier. RIP Mr. Smith. 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. It also gives enthusiastssuch as our SVBCC membersthe opportunity to enjoy an amazing slice of automotive history. There are no events scheduled. 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. She was the daughter of Damien Solomon and Karita Winston. I've seen photos of parts of the collection, really great rare stuff. 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