Michael Ponson

A probation and parole officer with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, he died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 56 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home chapel, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, Dec. 21, from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Thomas K. Beaty. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his mother, Frances B. Ponson, of Baton Rouge; sister, Carolyn P. Watts and husband Billy, of Baton Rouge; brother, John A. Ponson and wife Jan K., of St. Francisville; nieces, Jamie Kelley, Caroline Ponson and Ashley Ponson; and nephews, Chad Watts, Blake Watts, Alan Watts, Jeffrey Ponson, Phillip Ponson, Stanford Ponson and Steven Ponson. Preceded in death by his father, Stanford J. Ponson; and brother, Richard J. Ponson. Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 4962-402 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Friday, December 21, 2007
9 a.m.

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Friday, December 21, 2007
12:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Memorial Contributions

American Heart Association
4962-402 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70802