From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.

"It's difficult to put into words the tremendous loss felt by all who knew Frederick W. Smith," FedEx CEO and President Raj Subramaniam said.

FedEx founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's identity.

T he last time I saw Fred Smith was just a few weeks ago, at a meeting in Nashville. We were taking a quick break from an intense dialogue with leaders across the political spectr ...

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx who helped create the overnight delivery industry, changing the way businesses and consumers get the goods they purchased, has died. He was 80 years old.

It's hard to imagine a Memphis household that wasn't affected in some way, large (employment) or small (the Grizzlies), by FedEx founder Fred Smith.

FedEx founder Fred Smith was a complex character with numerous interests. Here's a look at some perhaps under-reported aspects of his life.

Late FedEx founder and leader Fred Smith is remembered as a hands-on executive with an uncanny eye for aircraft deals.

Fred Smith, the visionary billionaire behind FedEx and pioneer of overnight delivery, has died at the age of 80, his family and the company confirmed.According to FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, the news ...

Fred Smith, who transformed the parcel shipping industry by risking his family’s fortune to found FedEx Corp. in 1971, has died. He was 80.

Fred Smith, who revolutionized the courier industry by launching and running FedEx Corp (FDX), died on Saturday, according to a company statement. He was 80. "It is with profound sadness and a heavy ...

Following the death of Fred Smith, FedEx has named a new board chairman and reduced the number seats on its board.