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A celebration of life event will be held for FedEx founder Fred Smith at FedExForum in Downtown Memphis on what would have ...
A celebration of life event will be held for FedEx founder Fred Smith at FedExForum in Downtown Memphis on what would have been his 81st birthday.
A celebration of life has been announced for FedEx Founder Frederick W. Smith, who passed away on June 21, 2025.
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OPINION: A tribute to FedEx founder Fred Smith

Three of us were fortunate to have studied together at Northwood University under some of the most iconic professors of our time including Dr. V. Orval Watts, Dr. David E. Fry, Mr. Jeffrey Bennett, Dr ...
Ceremony will honor FedEx founder Fred Smith’s legacy on world stage and in hometown.
The late FedEx founder's influence extended far beyond shipping, playing a pivotal role in bringing professional football back to Memphis in his final years.
FedEx announced plans for a celebration of life service for their late founder, Fred Smith, on Friday. The corporation said the celebration would be scheduled for Monday, August 11, from 10:00 a.m ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering ...
FedEx has announced that it will hold a public memorial for founder Fred Smith. FedEx says that the memorial will be held on August 11 at the FedExForum and will begin at 10 AM. The company says the ...
Billionaire FedEx founder Fred Smith, who was the pioneer of modern delivery services when he started the company in 1973, has died at age 80, the company has revealed.