Funeral services for Julius "Kutty" Kolar, 72, of Guy, TX, are set for 11 AM Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 9122 Church Street, Needville, TX 77461, with Rev. Jonathan Murray officiating. Burial will follow in Guy Public Cemetery, Guy, TX.


Visitation will be 5 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 3103 School Street, Needville, TX 77461.


He was born Julius Woodrow Kolar on September 15, 1941, in Rosenberg, TX, to Julius Kolar and Ollie Young Kolar. He died February 16, 2014, at his home in Guy, TX. He was employed with Houston Lighting & Power Co. for over 32 years before his retirement. Kutty married Connie Evans on February 14, 1979. This past Friday on Valentine's Day, they celebrated 35 years of marriage. For many years, Kutty enjoyed singing with his band, "Kutty Kolar and the Country Guys". He loved working his cattle, and he loved hunting. He and his wife had travelled extensively on hunting trips to Africa, Canada, Alaska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and all over Texas.


Kutty was preceded in death by his parents, by his brother, Lester Kolar; and by his aunt, Lydia Lowery. Survivors include his wife, Connie Kolar; son, Charlie Janek; grandchildren, who lovingly knew him as "Papa Kutty", Hunter Janek, Ryan Janek, and Madison Janek; brother, Frank Kolar; sisters-in-law, Sue Ann Kolar and Faye Dunn and husband, Lee; and nieces and nephews, Schad and Michelle Kolar and Cavender Kolar, Tara and Rafael Ramos, Tami and Greg McCool and son, Christian McCool.


Memorials may be given in his memory to New First Bank/Julius Kolar Memorial Fund, 8914 Main Street, Needville, TX 77461.


Condolence messages may be written for the Kolar family at www.garmanycarden.com.


Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 3103 School Street, Needville, TX 77461 (979)793-4515.