Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. 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. I do find it a bit irritating that apparently it is impossible to find out what vehicles will actually be sold and when. Very sorry to hear, RIP. Recommend Mark's obituary to your friends. Sign up for a new account in our community. Plant a tree. Leslie & Family I am so sorry to hear about Mark. I was just getting ready to leave to preview the Smith auction items. Cheers. He sure had a keen eye for great cars and automobilia. This sounds like a Far Larger version of the A.K. 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. 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. 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. I think you Model A and Model T (Ford) guys may want to pay close attention to this auction. We miss you in so many ways but I know you were loved and will always be. I didn't know Mark well, having only met him at Hershey once. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. Reggie was born Thursday, February 26, 1942, in Williamston, NC, a son of the late James Oscar Smith and Alice Mack Little Smith. My brother went to meet Mark at a Bugatti rally up in Saratoga a few years ago and said when he got there the poor guy was covered in grease. 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. Now to get the rest of my affairs in order! Keep on filling the trucks. I met Mark in Lynchburg just a few weeks before Hershey. 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.
. Marks Lynchburg automobile collection is unique. I plan to be there, the car I really wanted was gifted to the Revs Institute. So sorry to hear of the loss of another one of us. Colonel Rayburn Gene Smith (U.S. Army Retired), of Hat Creek, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Yes, he did some planning, and like all things it wasn't perfect, but it moved the collection forward. Yeah right, if he lives to be 300 he wont have enough time. 1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. And May the Almighty guard, guide and bless those he leaves behind. The last auction I attended everyone went brain dead and bid things to about 200% of value so I'm probably not missing anything. Keep me in the conversation via email. RIP. 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. She Read More, Douglas Luther Vincent, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at the Irish Pub. Mark had a lot of cars and motorcycles that werent on the auction lists. He was the husband of Doris Little Shortridge for 45 years. Hate reporting news like this. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. He certainly had vast knowledge of and a sophisticated eye for great pre-war cars. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. I've seen photos of parts of the collection, really great rare stuff. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Coolwell. Funeral arrangement under the care ofHeritage Funeral Service & Crematory. Which is your favorite? 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". My condolences to his family and close friends. March 25, 1963 - January 13, 2023 03/25/1963 01/13/2023. Julia Ann Smith Bishop "Judy", 76, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her residence. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Edward Smith to pay them a last tribute. Send Condolences Previous. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. The cars have a proper home and will be preserved as they deserve. My wife wants me to list everything I own and approximate value. Skip . I met Mr. Smith several years ago at his building here in Lovingston, VA. I type it all out and print it on coloredpaper for each file. He was a 1967 graduate Read More, Tammy Kidd Kincaid, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023, while on vacation in St. John. Lynchburg is less than 2 hours from me. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. 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 joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Mark had a great eye for cars, and while I didn't know him well, he always said hello. 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. So sorry to see this. A mechanically fuel-injected four-cylinder masterpiece beneath the hood makes this two-door sedan a hot collectible today. Let them learn to drive a T, for example. Deeply checked paint and small rust spots cover the stately hardtop, and it looks highly original except for the reupholstered seats. 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. Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. 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. March 24, 2014 Lynchburg, Tennessee Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Mark's Passing. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Condolences to his family and friends. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Some very specific cars went to very specific people who had a meaning in his life. He was very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. February 24, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary. One is a car I saw at an estate auction here on long island when I was 12 /13 years old , a magnificent classic sedan that is still mostly original. 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. He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. When I gave this picture to Mark, he couldn't believe his hair was blonde and said how good looking his sisters were. And I am not referring to the collection Tribute wall. Worked for Mark in early 70s in Philly area. . I never made the call and certainly regret that. It can be a hassle for one of these cars that predate a title. Regarding Ken Tillys comment about the man he knows There are varying attitudes One man I knows merely says Ive got it and you dont I consider a bit un-friendly .In my case when someone says why dont you restore these cars ? Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his brother, CW4 Robert L. Smith, US Army; and his sister, Alice Smith King. A 1923 Oakland Touring Car bristles with pre-Depression optimism, its cheery blue paint and snappy white-walls inviting a drive in the country. Patricia was born on July 13, 1939, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Walter Lowery and Mary Harris Lowery. 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. Too many cases of this happening. Go ask for one at your local Cremation Society or Funeral Home. Bid to win this specimen for the most fun youll have (with your clothes on) in something with less than 150 HP. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. A candle was posted for Mark Edward Smith. 1972 Ford Bronco Sport14 hours$15,100Bid Now, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom1 days$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$28,250Bid Now. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. It was a fill in the blanks planning guide for Floridians with Living Will, Health Care Surrogate designation, Organ Donor forms included. I had several longer phone calls with Mark in the beginning of 2021. 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. Obituary Macon Miller Smith, 86, of Lexington, Virginia passed away on January 24, 2023. Born on September 1, 1960, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Simonton and Hilda Mays Simonton. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. Plan ahead before bidding; it will take more than a Powerstroke dually to relocate this monster. The family encourages friends to visit them at the residence. While our visit was advertized as a British car tour, after about 40 minutes Mark opened the remainder of this building. Mark your plant has so many blossoms on it! What a coincidence. Tracy Maureen SmithTracy Maureen Smith, 57, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, March 15, 2021. . Bob. Heed what Steve mentions in his second paragraph! Love & prayers are with you! Make sure that any agreement is in writing (including a simple email communication) and clear. LA 71203. 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. He was predeceased by : his parents, Evan Everett Smith, Sr. and Mittie Jewel Griggers Smith; and his siblings, Sandy . 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. Mark, and our own Bill Krzastek, offered a superb tutorial for all interested parties on the history of the Sebring Sprite marque. She was the daughter of Shirley Hefner Bucy and the wife to Kenneth L. Smith for 46 years. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. He was a Read More, Daisy Mack Anderson, 98, of Altavista, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023. In regards to how I saw cars it changed my life and I will forever be grateful to him. He left some nice cars to certain groups or museums, and, yes, individuals received some of the cream of the crop. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. I can only imagine, what was acquired, in the following years? Mark was married to Kathie. I see both sides of the issue.Come With Me To The Casbah And We Will Make Beautiful Music Together,
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