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

FedEx founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's identity.

Smith died June 21 at 80. Sammons said he plans to make a motion on the airport's naming during the board of commissioners' June 26 meeting.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need ...