"We ... look forward to operating out of a location that bears his name," FedEx said in a statement about naming the airport ...

A celebration of life event will be held for FedEx founder Fred Smith at FedExForum in Downtown Memphis on what would have ...

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

FedEx wholeheartedly endorses renaming Memphis International Airport after Fred Smith, the company said in a statement sent to The Commercial Appeal on June 27. "We fully support the Memphis-Shelby ...

Fred Smith, who pioneered the express delivery industry when he founded FedEx more than 50 years ago, died at the age of 80 in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, June 21.

FedEx will host a public celebration of life for its founder, Fred Smith, on Aug. 11. The event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at FedExForum in Memphis.

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.

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Fred Smith's impact on Memphis sports extended beyond FedEx, including his role in bringing the USFL's Showboats back to the city in 2022.

FedEx noted it will provide more details about speakers closer to the event. Members of the public looking to attend the celebration of life event are urged to register at www.fedexremembers.com. FRED ...