Mysore/Mysuru: Kumar (65), Founder-Proprietor of Senthil Kumar Textiles in city, passed away at Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu in the wee hours of today.

He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter, four brothers and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at Dharmapuri today, according to sources.

Kumar, who started Senthil Kumar Textiles at Dharmapuri, opened branches in Mysuru and Tumakuru thus giving jobs to hundreds of people.’