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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 been his 81st birthday.
FedEx announced plans for a celebration of life service for their late founder, Fred Smith, on Friday. The corporation said ...
From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.
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 ...
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 founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's identity.
It's hard to imagine a Memphis household that wasn't affected in some way, large (employment) or small (the Grizzlies), by FedEx founder Fred Smith.
Additional steps remain to officially rename Memphis International Airport after FedEx founder Fred Smith, but the process is underway.
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 founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's identity.