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Calkins: On Fred Smith’s 81st birthday, the city he loved said goodbye

Memphis threw a celebration at FedExForum that was worthy of Fred Smith’s life.  Of course, Smith himself might not have ...

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.

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.
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The Early Word: Much love for Fred Smith but not much luck for Feagins

School-board shake-up is delayed, the zoo’s male lion dies and Magnolia & May’s owners are up to monkey business.
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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. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small ...