Frederick Wallace Smith Obituary
The memory of Frederick Wallace Smith (Memphis, Tennessee), born in Marks, Mississippi, who passed away on June 21, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Frederick Wallace departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Frederick Wallace may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Frederick Wallace leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Windland Smith Rice. He is survived by: his wife Diane Smith; and his children, Stacey Rokas (Bill), Laurie Hooper (Steven), Richard Smith (Allison), Kathleen Forbush (Matt), Molly Heussenstamm (Bron), Arthur Smith (Allison), Rachel O'Neal (David), Sam Atkinson (Bubba) and Cannon Smith (Collins). He is also survived by 31 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to the FedEx Founder's Fund supporting volunteerism, community endeavors, and Veterans and their families, or the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation providing scholarships for the children of military families attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career and technical education programs in all 50 states. In addition, memorials may be made to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, both of which were proudly supported by Mr. Smith.
