Michael Lynn Novosad

Michael Lynn Novosad was born January 28, 1957 in Austin, TX to John and Lorene Novosad. As the son of an Air Force pilot, Michael lived on numerous air force bases before the family settled in West Chicago in 1966. Michael graduated from West Chicago Community high school in 1975 and the University of Illinois in 1980. Michael relocated to Needville in 1981 to be back home in Texas. Michael married his beloved wife, LaVone Pond, on September 28, 1985 in Needville, Texas. They reside in Needville where they raised a beautiful daughter and two handsome sons. They were also graced with a precious grandson, Cash. Michael was passionate about his family and was a great friend to all. He was highly respected by friends, family and co-workers. Michael was the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate for Jones Lang LaSalle located in Houston, Texas. He was in charge of the Exxon Mobile Project in The Woodlands, Texas. Michael was a Church Elder and Trustee at St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Needville, TX; was a past President and current board member for CoreNet Global, Houston chapter; was a speaker at bi-monthly luncheons and Discovery Forum events; and was author of several articles in Corporate Real Estate Leader Magazine. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Novosad, his mother, Lorene Novosad, an infant brother Mark Novosad and his father-in-law, Gerald Pond. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, LaVone, his daughter Heather, his son Sean and girl friend Rachel Font and his son Joshua and girl friend Courtney Hoffman; his grandson, Cash; his mother-in-law Jimmie Pond; siblings Tim Novosad and wife Kathy, Ken Novosad and wife Michelle, Patrice Novosad-Heath and husband Jeff and Tony Novosad and wife Kristi; in-laws Carlile Pond, Linda Tyler and husband Jerry and Rita Svatek and husband Dale; godchildren Avery Pond and Tristan Novosad; nine nephews, fifteen nieces, four great nephews, eleven great nieces and one great- great nephew. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family from 5:00 to 8:00 on Monday, June 24 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, TX 77471. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, TX 77471 with Reverend Jonathan Murray officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Tim Novosad, Ken Novosad, Tony Novosad, Carlile Pond, Jeff Heath, Dale Svatek and Jerry Tyler. Donations can be given in the name of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Needville, TX.

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Michael Lynn Novosad

January 28, 1957 - June 21, 2013