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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 ...

'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.
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Fred Smith flew in to rescue Memphis again. Will the state help ... - AOL

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, speaks with media on the red carpet of the Freedom Awards on Oct. 20, 2022, in Memphis.
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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 ...
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Four-star recruits Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson set to visit Memphis basketball, Penny Hardaway

Fred Smith Jr. and Cello Jackson, two 2026 four-star prospects and TSSAA basketball state champions, will visit Memphis in ...
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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.

Watch FedEx St. Jude Championship honor Fred Smith with flyover after round paused for moment of silence

The third round of the tournament was briefly paused as organizers held a moment of silence for FedEx founder Fred Smith, who ...