R.I.P. Fred S

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Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Frederick Wallace Smith (born August 11, 1944 - June 21, 2025).

Frederick W. Smith
BornFrederick Wallace Smith
August 11, 1944
Marks, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 2025 (aged 80)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
EducationYale University (BA)
Occupations
  • Business magnate
  • investor
  • philanthropist
Years active1971–2025
Known forFounder of FedEx Corporation
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Linda Black Grisham


    (m. 1969; div. 1977)

    • Diane Smith


      (m. 2006)
Children10, including Arthur Smith
Windland Smith Rice
Molly Smith
Parent(s)James friend. Smith
Sally Wallace
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
RankCain
Battles / warsVietnam War (WIA)
AwardsSilver

Word from the FedEx grapevine says he died at home of a heart attack.
 
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Cactus

Just telling it like it is
Well Fred, did keeping the union out and paying your employees stagnant wages make you happy?

Hope you got to take all that money you saved with you.
 
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