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FedEx founder Fred Smith is dead at 80
Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a celebrated entrepreneur who frequented Washington, DC, died Saturday at 80.
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Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80
Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat ...
Memphis and Tennessee leaders react to Fred Smith's death: 'An incalculable loss'
Memphis is mourning the death of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80. "Fred Smith was the most significant Memphian in history. He benefited our city in every way possible and ...
Frederick “Fred” Smith, father of Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith and minority owner of the Washington Commanders, passed away at the age of 80
FedEx founder Frederick Smith, also the father of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, passed away at 80.
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‘Most important Memphian of all time’ has died
Leaders around the area responded to his death. Former Memphis mayor Jim Strickland said, “Fred Smith was the most important Memphian of all time. He benefitted our city in every way possible, and he ...