Autry Stephens sold his company for $26 billion but died before the deal was done. Here's how a Texas farm boy became an oil tycoon.

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Autry Stephens, founder of Endeavor Energy oil company
Autry Stephens became an oil tycoon in his forties.

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An oil tycoon sold his company for $26 billion this year — but died before the deal closed

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Autry Stephens, founder of Endeavor Energy oil company
The late Autry Stephens founded Endeavor Energy.

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