Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. I've seen photos of parts of the collection, really great rare stuff. Club members and friends left this floor (and the Jefferson St. warehouse) breathless, speechless, and amazed. 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. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. The British car collection is on the first floor of the warehouse and was open for members to ramble around and meander about. I could be wrong but there is a LOT of "stuff" and there might be some deals to he had. Thats a great tribute to Mark, well said. Mark Matthew Smith Obituary. 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. Although many iconic cars have moved on, this will be an epic event to attend.just for the spectacle of it. He was born on April 9, 1949, in Clyde, New York to the late Martin J. Hildenberger Jr. and Eileen Lyle Hildenberger. She was predeceased by her husband of more than fifty years, J. Kenneth Morland, and by her son-in-law, Michael Meserve of Arlington, Virginia. All rights reserved. He was the husband of the late Irene Burton Woodall. Sign up for a new account in our community. What might change? Yeah right, if he lives to be 300 he wont have enough time. Monroe, In my case, my wife has three names, I told her to just do with those guys say. Send Condolences Previous. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. I'm sure most, if not all, of those are already gone to new caretakers. My condolences to his family and close friends. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the fam 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. Which is your favorite? Celia Massie. If one has possession of an "open" title or registration with the sellers signature and the "purchaser" line left blank you may be in for disappointment. 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. Mark Edward Smith Lynchburg, Virginia . Tribute Wall Obituary . I only had a couple brief conversations with Mark Smith. We burned leaves with a magnifying glass. Mark was married to Kathie. 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. 150+ cars? She leaves to cherish her memory two children Read More, William Wesley Woodall, 97, of 9451 Brookneal Highway, Gladys, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Bragging rights that "you were there" Walt, Do you have a list of the winning bids at the Bird auction, might be interesting. 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. As Steve commented, it's complicated, particularly when one has such an incredible collection and no direct heirs. He adored and was comforted by the presence of Cash, his new grand puppy, in the days leading up to his passing. I was interested in some pallet parts and maybe a car if the stars aligned correctly, but this auction is over my head. I wish Barn Finds could do a write up on almost all those cars! 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. I knew of him, however as far as I know, never met him. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at . Plan ahead before bidding; it will take more than a Powerstroke dually to relocate this monster. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. 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. 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. Plant a tree. LA 71203. I was just getting ready to leave to preview the Smith auction items. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, George and Billie Smith. Bid to win this specimen for the most fun youll have (with your clothes on) in something with less than 150 HP. I like to add something to this old story when Mark broke down and bought two cars: When we talked about Locomobiles, he actually mentioned this story. I can only imagine, what was acquired, in the following years? until I saw that theres a $100 (3 day),or $50 (one day) entry fee. I met Mr. Smith several years ago at his building here in Lovingston, VA. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Sometimes cantankerous, sometimes drunk and sometimes the nicest guy you could ever want to meet, Mark was always one of the Old Car Hobby's great characters. Wow! If the plan is adhered too Mark's friends will most likely be pleased and the collection will stay together. Lets put this beauty back into the water before your local restaurant buys it for a salad bar. Just a thought. 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. What a coincidence. 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. He gave me a nice tour of his collection, which left my head spinning. I hope some of those stories were recorded and will live on. Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. . Live Auctions. I believe the majority of the cars are being dispersed as Mark wished. Election bills abound in Annapolis. They tend toward upper-end merchandise. Here in New York one needs to insure and license a car to get ownership paperwork. Sad news. The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. Plant a tree in memory of Mark An environmentally friendly option. Here is Mark Steven Smith's obituary. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. 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 of Lynchburg, VA formerly of Schenectady, NY . In that time, he earned recognition 7 times as Presidents Club (the top 1 % of sales in the company) and Annual Achievers 2 times. -I always admired Mark for the fact that he actually knew how to work on his own stuff too. He was born on January 19, 1944, to James and Gertrude Moorefield. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 25, 1963 - He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM). May his magnanimous. Looks like Dan Matthews will be selling Mark's automobilia collection on mulitple dates this winter and spring: https://www.matthewsauctions.com/current-auctions. Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. It's easy! Sorry if that analogy offended anyone. 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 Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. 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. But no way am I paying $100 to attend. When I was young I wanted to become an Automobilist, but became an attorney. Mark was truly one of the hobby's legends and will be missed. While I didn'tknow Mark Smith, I do know many car guys with big collections, some of which have died recently. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Pretty amazing car. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. He graduated from Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, before going on to work for Duti-Duds, Inc. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Kent Smith, Lexington, for 64 years. So much to unpack here ! Im a car slut, a junk junkie and a widower. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. Funeral arrangement under the care ofHeritage Funeral Service & Crematory. Love & prayers are with you! He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Virginia Baird and brother Read More, Earnestine Glendale Potter, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 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. He was named for his mother's father Read More, Charlotte Newman Monaghan, age 94, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on February 20, 2023. Mark Smith Estate Auction. He is survived by : his girlfriend Karen Parker Crouch; his daughter Story Toney (Robbie); and his siblings, Willie Smith (Linda), Leslie Miller (C. W.) and Cheryl Smith. There is a planned use for them which will honor Mark but I do not know if I am at liberty to divulge. There is a trailer parked there now from the Saratoga automobile museum. Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. Perhaps there is a good lesson here for all of us. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_8',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); This 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk features rat-rod red wheels and black primer, perfect for your Rockabilly car club. I didn't know Mark well, having only met him at Hershey once. From reading these comments I think he would have excelled at anything he chose to do. Mark's knowledge of cars-especially prewar cars-was second to none. Thank you for your post. Become a member to add images to your comments. Pretty amazing car. OBITUARY Dr. Mark Wesley Foreman December 18, 1954 - June 17, 2022. 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. A friend stored a substantial amount of car parts in his friends barn and unfortunately that friend passed and his will cannot be found. This sounds like a Far Larger version of the A.K. Guess that leaves out those of us without $$$$. Mark Edwin Wright, 58, of McLean, VA, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2021, at his residence. He was a Lynchburg native, the son of the late Radford Spencer Smith, Jr. and Edna Stephens Smith. Losing good friends is always difficult. Or even a stick-shift for that matter, since Ive learned few folks under 40 can do so today. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. This was an old picture of the Smith kids with an awful background where Mama just got the hotel she could afford. You can bid over the internet too but check out the catalogues on the website when they are up. 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. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. February 24, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary. Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. March is murder mystery month in Franklin County; more things to do, History in black and white worth remembering, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Mark was a resident of Lynchburg, Tennessee at the time of passing. I had a few phone conversations with him, the car couldn't be bought. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Coolwell. This would be worth the trip just to bask in the glow of so many wonderful cars. A dented left quarter panel, sunburned paint, and a cracked dashboard mark low points on this 1970 Datsun 240Z. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. Most were unmolested British sports cars many with original paint and tires. March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Scott Zion Read More, Arnold Wayne "Duck" Stanley, 78, of Forest, Va., died Thursday, February 23, 2023. 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. On the other side of things, Im a believer in making things as Accessible as possible to keep interest in the hobby going. Hate reporting news like this. This has created enormous unforeseen complications for our friend. Not necessarily a bad thing, lots of good stuff which can be enjoyed by others. The fastback body is built for speed, and the inline eight cylinder motor promises plenty of buttery torque, though running condition is not mentioned. Yes, in writing and a copy in my if something happens to me real (not computer) file. And May the Almighty guard, guide and bless those he leaves behind. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. Thirty years ago I wrote a booklet entitled "What To Do Now? Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and . 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