Frederick W. Smith
Frederick W. Smith | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Smith in April 2025 | |
| Born | Frederick Wallace Smith August 11, 1944 Marks, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 2025 (aged 80) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Education | Yale University (BA) |
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| Years active | 1971–2025 |
| Known for | Founder of FedEx Corporation |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Linda Black Grisham
(m. 1969; div. 1977)Diane Smith
(m. 2006) |
| Children | 10, including Arthur Smith Windland Smith Rice Molly Smith |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Captain |
| Conflict | Vietnam War (WIA) |
| Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
Frederick Wallace Smith (August 11, 1944 – June 21, 2025) was an American businessman and investor. He was the founder and chairman of FedEx Corporation. Smith stepped down as CEO in June 2022. He had an estimated net worth of $4.8 billion as of April 2025.[1]
Smith died on June 21, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 80.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Fred Smith". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ↑ "Fred Smith, FedEx founder and American business magnate, dies at 80". Commercial Appeal. June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Fred Smith, Who Transformed Parcel Delivery by Founding FedEx, Dies at 80". Bloomberg. June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
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