Mr. Todd Stephen Kolacz , age 41, of Morganton, GA, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2009 at Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1968 in Lowell, MA. Todd was a sanitary welder who had traveled all over the country with his work. He attended Tilley Bend Baptist Church. Mr. Kolacz loved his family and especially the children.Survivors include, wife of twenty years, Shelly Kolacz of the home; son, Todd Stephen Kolacz, Jr. of the home; two daughters, Shandi Kolacz and Madison Alexis Kolacz both of the home; mother, Claire Dutton Kolacz of Cartersville, GA; father, Stephen J. Kolacz of PA; two brothers, Craig Gagnon of Abbeyville, SC and Stephen Kolacz, Jr. Exeter, NH; two sisters, Cheris Pearson of Canton, GA and Christie Klosowski of Marietta, GA; a canine grandson, Dolce of the home; Friends, Keith, Ellen, Abby Nicholson, Holly and Brenda Franklin, David and Vicky Head, Cindy Kaylor; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.Memorial services will be conducted Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Pastor Richard Peacock officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the memorial service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.