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Daily WordRow: Saying goodbye to Fred Smith

Let’s begin with a moment of reassurance. A good two hours into the public celebration of the life of Frederick W. Smith on ...

FedEx plans to honor late founder Fred Smith with annual day of service

FedEx Corp. plans to pay tribute to its late founder, Fred Smith, every year on his birthday. Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx Corp., said Aug. 11 will become a day a service for the ...

Watch FedEx St. Jude Championship honor Fred Smith with flyover after round paused for moment of silence

Here's a look at how the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament honored FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died in June.
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FedEx founder Fred Smith dies at 80 - The Denver Post

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80.

Epic FedEx St. Jude Championship finish makes for a fitting ending to a poignant week in Memphis

The FedEx St. Jude Championship never disappoints. Another epic climax proves again that the Memphis event is alive and well.