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James Richard Smith, 82, of Oakland, California, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. Jim, as he was known, was an accomplished business man with unparalleled wit and a heart of gold. He was "the last of the lion-kings," as a dear friend reflected, "and a person who had an enormous impact...
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