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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 ...

'Thank you Fred': FedEx founder Fred Smith meant so much to so many in Memphis and beyond

A memorial "Celebration" was held in Memphis for late FedEx founder Fred Smith on Aug. 11, what would have been his 81st birthday.

Memphians honor FedEx founder Fred Smith at celebration of life

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphians honored FedEx Founder Frederick W. Smith at a celebration of life ceremony on August 11. On what ...
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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 ...

Epic FedEx St. Jude Championship finish delivers fitting ending to 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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Fred Smith flew in to rescue Memphis. But what about the Grizzlies?

Perhaps the most important statement now – now that FedEx founder Fred Smith made a record $50 million donation to try to end the great Memphis stadium debate – actually happened 43 days ago.
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Roar of a FedEx jet bearing Fred Smith’s initials breaks moment of silence at FESJC

The moment of silence that preceded the flyover was in honor of FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith, who died June 21 at ...