Frederick W. Smith
Frederick W. Smith | |
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Smith in 2025 | |
| Born | Frederick Wallace Smith August 11, 1944 Marks, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 2025 (aged 80) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Burial place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | Yale University (BA) |
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| Years active | 1971–2022 |
| 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, Windland and Molly |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1966–1969 |
| 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 business magnate and investor. He was the founder and chairman of FedEx Corporation, the world's largest express transportation company. Smith stepped down as CEO in June 2022 and was succeeded by Raj Subramaniam. Considered one of the most successful transportation entrepreneurs in the world, Smith had an estimated net worth of $5.3 billion at the time of his death according to Forbes.