FedEx has announced that it will hold a public memorial for founder Fred Smith. FedEx says that the memorial will be held on ...

The event will take place on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at FedExForum on what would have been Smith's 81st birthday.

"It's difficult to put into words the tremendous loss felt by all who knew Frederick W. Smith," FedEx CEO and President Raj Subramaniam said.

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.

FedEx founder Fred Smith was a complex character with numerous interests. Here's a look at some perhaps under-reported aspects of his life.

From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.

FedEx founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's identity.

T he last time I saw Fred Smith was just a few weeks ago, at a meeting in Nashville. We were taking a quick break from an intense dialogue with leaders across the political spectr ...

The rise of FedEx Corp. from a startup express carrier with a few aircraft to the largest air cargo airline in the world and facilitator of global commerce is one of the remarkable stories in American ...

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx who helped create the overnight delivery industry, changing the way businesses and consumers get the goods they purchased, has died. He was 80 years old.

That’s been true in my life and the life of FedEx,” Smith said during a speech at the Wings Club. “But that’s what makes the journey so exhilarating.” Frederick W. Smith was born in Marks, Miss., in ...

FedEx announced plans for a celebration of life service for their late founder, Fred Smith, on Friday. The corporation said ...