On Monday, FedExForum welcomed Fred Smith’s large family, friends and many fans who cheered a nearly three-hour tribute to the visionary founder of FedEx on what would’ve been his 81st birthday.

A memorial "Celebration" was held in Memphis for late FedEx founder Fred Smith on Aug. 11, what would have been his 81st birthday.

The Celebration of Life ceremony for FedEx founder Fred Smith took place on Aug. 11, 2025, at FedExForum in Downtown Memphis.

FedEx honored its late founder, Fred Smith, with a celebration of life event at FedExForum in Memphis on what would have been ...