Fedex founder Fred Smith died at the age of 80, the company started in 1971

Fred Smith Died: Fedex Corporation founder and former CEO Fred Smith has died today at the age of 80. This has been confirmed by his family members. Smith is a native of Marx in Mississippi, but he spent most of his life in the mmphis. He started Fedex in 1971 after working in US Marine. Under his supervision, Fedex became an important company in the memphis, which gave employment to thousands of people worldwide.

There are so many members in Fred’s family

Smith is survived by his wife Dyene Avis and eight children. He was earlier married to Linda Black Grisham. The wedding lasted from 1969 to 1977. His two children from this marriage- Windland Smith Rice and Richard W. Smith is. Overall, they have ten children. Smith moved from the post of CEO in Global Logistics Company Fedex in 2022, but remained the executive chairman of the company.

Fedex CEO and President Raj Subramaniam said in one of his messages sent to the team members, “A well-known person of Fred Industry and the founder of our company were more than the founder. He was everything for Fedex. “He further said,” He was also a guide and inspiration of many people. He was also a glorious father, grandfather, husband, marine and friend; Please pray for the entire Smith family in this difficult time. ”

Fedex has the largest cargo airline

Today is a strong network of Fedex, which is spread over more than 220 countries and regions. The company has its own fleet of over 660 aircraft, through which its network operates. Fedex’s express shipping network is famous all over the world for fast and reliable delivery. Prior to Fedex, immediate delivery of goods was done through air cargo. Later Fedex pledged to convert business jet like Dassault Falcon 20 into air cargo service.

Today, the Fedex Express is one of the major American cargo airlines, which is about three times larger than Europe’s largest airline Ryanier and about three times larger than the British Airways. Through these, goods are carried out on a large scale from one place to another. Pilot and flight engineers are just present in the aircraft. However, all this did not happen overnight. This includes Smith’s hard work, foresight as well as the spirit of taking the team along.

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