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

FedExForum. The Memphis-based logistics giant said the public is invited to celebrate the life of Smith on what would have been his 81st birthday. “Join leaders from Memphis, FedEx, and ...

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

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 ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith overcame childhood Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome to become a pilot and serve in the Marines. Smith was a close friend of John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee of ...

"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.

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

Fred Smith, who transformed the parcel shipping industry by risking his family’s fortune to found FedEx Corp. in 1971, has died. He was 80.

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

FEDEX LEADERS ON FRED SMITH: FedEx leaders pay tribute to Fred Smith: 'His legacy will be felt for years to come' Capt. Albert Glenn serves as vice chair on the Airport Authority Board.

For all of FedEx founder Fred Smith's renown as a businessman, his impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. Smith died on June 21.

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