Before his retirement Dunavant completed gross sale of $225 million to China , the second - largest cotton sale in history .
After a successful career in the cotton industry , Dunavant stepped down as chief executive officer in 2005 .
Before Dunavant 's retirement Dunavant completed gross sale of $225 million to China , the second - largest cotton sale in history .
After a successful career in the cotton industry , Dunavant stepped down as chief executive officer in 2005 .