A celebration of life has been announced for FedEx Founder Frederick W. Smith, who passed away on June 21, 2025.

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

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

FedEx has announced that it will hold a public memorial for founder Fred Smith.

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

Lee Fred Smith, who founded, FedEx, died at 80 last week. Yeah. you look back at these guys and you ask yourself, who built ...

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 founder Fred Smith, whose express shipping company set the standard for absolutely, positively overnight delivery, has died.

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a celebrated entrepreneur who frequented Washington, DC, died Saturday at 80.

Additional steps remain to officially rename Memphis International Airport after FedEx founder Fred Smith, but the process is underway.

"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, whose express shipping company set the standard for absolutely, positively overnight delivery, has died.