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 The perfect thing for the Porsche fan who has everything, this 1960 Porsche diesel tractor brings German takes engineering down on the farm. Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. I'm glad I opened up this topic this morning. Not necessarily fun to do but the right thing to do. 237-9424 . . I am absolutely thrilled to know who got them as the man is an enthusiast and USES, DRIVES his cars. A 1923 Oakland Touring Car bristles with pre-Depression optimism, its cheery blue paint and snappy white-walls inviting a drive in the country. I had a career in the planning business and agree with a lot of what'ssaid here. There is a trailer parked there now from the Saratoga automobile museum. 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. Standard text messaging rates apply. spirit rest in peace! Beautiful works of art. Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Having friends in common with our cars is a treasure. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 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. There was an in depth article about the Byrd auction with photos of each car sold and prices real;ized in the CCCA publication a couple years ago. Mark had a great eye for cars, and while I didn't know him well, he always said hello. Posted July 17, 2022. 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distant relatives whom he likely had not even seen in years had not a clue as to what he had or what it was and he had withdrawn considerably from regular people as many of us nuts tend to do His neighbors had pretty well pestered him to his end ,,,,Wanting him to join them in offering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 As of now the Alphabet Ford Collection will not go up for auction I am told. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. On the other side of things, Im a believer in making things as Accessible as possible to keep interest in the hobby going. Make sure that any agreement is in writing (including a simple email communication) and clear. She will be Read More, Hazel East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. March 25, 1963 - January 13, 2023 03/25/1963 01/13/2023. 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. I was seriously thinking of going to the preview of this auction, Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. We talked for a half hour or so and he seemed like a really great guy. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. Lived In Burke VA, Lynchburg VA, Phenix VA, Alexandria VA. Related To Jackson Walton, Michie Walton, Crushunda Walton, James Walton, Cushundra Walton. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg, Davis-Turner Funeral Service - Lynchburg, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Madison Heights, Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral & Cremation Service - Altavista, Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral & Cremation Service - Gladys, Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory - Timberlake Road Chapel - Lynchburg, Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory - Timberlake Road Chapel - Lynchburg. Wondering if and when they will be sold. Hate reporting news like this. He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. So you do need to do some level of vetting. Terms of Service apply. I was going to attend and take a 20' trailer but changed my mind after seeing the fee. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Newport News, Va., to the late Wil RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Read More, Celia Massie, 63, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He is survived by : his wife Sally Bowman; his children, Jeremy Smith, Melanie Payne (Ryan) and Brendan Smith (Kayla); his sister Suzzann Olocki; his step-children, Autumn Rose and Zachary Catlett; his grandchildren, Sterling Smith, Season Rose and Seanna Rose; his friends, Chris Cott and Kenny Green; and his foster brother Gary Wolcott. , 3 trees planted in memory of Mark Edward Smith. But no way am I paying $100 to attend. I was driving by and he was loading or unloading a vehicle. Guaranteed he will die and his wife will call in the collectors and they will be gone for a song. I believe in Mark's case that a lot of this was done. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. I can only imagine, what that collection grew into, in the following years? Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Privacy Policy and By LA 71203. 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. 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. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. A mechanically fuel-injected four-cylinder masterpiece beneath the hood makes this two-door sedan a hot collectible today. I believe my comment was, He was a Rock Star of the antique car world. Would you like to offer Mark Edward Smiths loved ones a condolence message? The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. 150+ cars? Julia Ann Smith Bishop "Judy", 76, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her residence. I'm not too crazy about bidder fees either, but considering the auction company involved, not surprised. Obituary. . He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM). Some super rare items. Although many iconic cars have moved on, this will be an epic event to attend.just for the spectacle of it. William Alan Smith, Jr., 82, of . Ben McGehee and Rev. There are no events at this time. Especially one that seemed to care about other collectors. Bob. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Great mechanics for which i am thankful for every day. He was born on April 9, 1949, in Clyde, New York to the late Martin J. Hildenberger Jr. and Eileen Lyle Hildenberger. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. In spite of gloom and doom statements about the hobby, good cars find new homes. Here is Mark Steven Smith's obituary. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. I've had the pleasure of spending time at both locations, but my favorite was the old store in Lynchburg. 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. Too many important original cars to mention. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Then there's a 15% buyer's premium on every completed sale. A funeral Read More, Sharon Jane Sutton "Shari" Willis, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2022. I'm sure most, if not all, of those are already gone to new caretakers. Ben McGehee and Rev. Even the facility itself was over-the-top, with a story around every corner. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. This sounds like a Far Larger version of the A.K. She was the wife of Clyde Terrel Francis. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. Browse Lynchburg local obituaries on Legacy.com. 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. Most Club members arrived for lunch at Waterstone Pizza and walked to Mark's Jefferson Street warehouse. OBITUARY Dr. Mark Wesley Foreman December 18, 1954 - June 17, 2022. 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. Went to high school with him in Charlottesville, Va , 69-70. Thanks, Mark, for letting me look behind the curtain for an afternoon. 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. Mark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Mark had a "great eye" for pre war cars , as well as automobilia, as well as amazing collections of both. Now to get the rest of my affairs in order! 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. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. Everything Goes! Thirty years ago I wrote a booklet entitled "What To Do Now? Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. Which is your favorite? 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. The family would like to thank his special friends, Mickey and Laurie Traweek, Mark and Donna Thomas, and Andy and Phyllis Thompson, The Genesis Sunday School Class, The Lab Staff at Affinity Health Group, and the Grainger employees, Danna, Daniel, Roger, Samantha and Tammy for all the loved they showed the family during Marks brief illness. Election bills abound in Annapolis. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. Skip . Theirs was a unique, fabulous love affair. What might change? I told Mr. Smith that I was seeking a painter for a matching numbers 1970 Z28. It can be a hassle for one of these cars that predate a title. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. I had a few phone conversations with him, the car couldn't be bought. 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. Walt G. The Rock Star description was only meant as a compliment. So sorry to hear of the loss of another one of us. November 10, 2021 in General Discussion. David Boor The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was the husband of the late Irene Burton Woodall. I plan to attend! Let them learn to drive a T, for example. 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 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. Wonder what the traffic will be like just getting to see what is on offer, then bidding on it, then trying to get it out to take it home. Sign up for a new account in our community. I was in discussions with Mark before he passed but was unaware he was unwell and didnt know why all of a sudden my emails went unanswered. Winfred Lee "Smitty" Smith Jr., 79, departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. Funeral arrangement under the care ofHeritage Funeral Service & Crematory. Click or call (800) 729-8809. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. As for his collection, I have no idea, but Ill guess it will be dispersed, which is good for the hobby in general. Too many cases of this happening. I see both sides of the issue. 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 Big deal I can only see about 90 that I would give my eye teeth for. In lieu of flowers please send any contributions to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Just the signage brought huge money. This streamlined post-war bruiser comes with a 32 foot horse trailer. Guaranteed, any high end show you went to, he would be there with something cool, with a good chance youve never seen it before. Born on September 1, 1960, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Simonton and Hilda Mays Simonton. Of course, Steve is correct, I dont see a path that keeps these cars together unless someone with really deep pockets steps in and acquires them all. We can only hope they say similar nice sentiments about ourselves some day, when our time is up. Powered by Invision Community. I wish Barn Finds could do a write up on almost all those cars! The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. A friend just built a new shop, hes agreed to put it in his shop and I can use anytime. Obituary. 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">. Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com . 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. The last auction I attended everyone went brain dead and bid things to about 200% of value so I'm probably not missing anything. Mark suffered a stroke on the field but it was later discovered that the cause was his cancer returning. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google 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. 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. Hershey will be flooded with stuff for sale, GOOD STUFF in hopes of having funds to bid on the Smith Collection. May his magnanimous. Sign up for a new account in our community. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Too many important original cars to mention. 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. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd. 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". March 24, 2014 Lynchburg, Tennessee Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Mark's Passing. I worked for Mark, in the 1980s, as a teenager. (Pink), I think I'm going to write my obituary too and say where it should be published. Our old cars bring us much joy. Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. I am not on the inside but am aware of how big and complicated this entire matter is. How do you take the money out of lying in the media? Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. We miss you in so many ways but I know you were loved and will always be. He was going to sell me a car after he came back from Hershey, but alas the fates stepped between us. Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and . Go ask for one at your local Cremation Society or Funeral Home. Mark had great taste in cars. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. Additional non-Brit cars included a very early red Porsche 911, a later (1989) 911, and silver Abarth coupe. 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