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FedEx Supply Chain to lay off Memphis workers: Here's everything we know

FedEx Supply Chain will lay off workers in Memphis as part of a business transition, which is unrelated to the FedEx's ...
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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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Penny Hardaway, Ryan Silverfield talk Fred Smith's impact on Memphis

Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80, had a massive impact on the entire city of Memphis. That included the Memphis athletic department, which Smith supported in many ways.
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FedEx to honor Fred Smith at celebration of life event in Memphis

FedEx will host a public celebration of life for its founder, Fred Smith, on Aug. 11. The event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at FedExForum in Memphis.
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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 ...
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FedEx founder Fred Smith dies at 80 - The Denver Post

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80.