In 1936 , Fletcher suddenly died and left $5,000 for Cummings in his will .
In his early 20s , Cummings worked in the Shelby Fletcher Brokerage firm and learned the cotton brokering business during the Great Depression .
In 1936 , Fletcher suddenly died and left $5,000 for Cummings in Cummings ' will .
In his early 20s , Cummings worked in the Shelby Fletcher Brokerage firm and learned the cotton brokering business during the Great Depression .