Staff

The Akard staff provides nothing less than excellent service and keen attention to detail. Each of our professionally trained staff members offers comforting care as they guide families through their decision-making process.

Whether you need help planning an immediate service or require assistance with pre-planning, our compassionate staff is here for you. We promise to treat your family like part of ours.

 
David Akard

As a third generation owner of Akard Funeral Home. I can truly say I was born into the funeral business. My goal as a Licensed Funeral Director and Owner is to serve families with discretion and compassion and to guide them toward the most meaningful funeral or cremation service that most benefits their needs. I am a graduate of the University of Tennessee and hold a Masters of Business from Appalachian State University. Serving in the community, I am a member and past president of Bristol Host Lion's Club, former member of the Jaycee's, board member of Healing Hands, and served on the Wellmont Foundation underwriting committee and a member of First Presbyterian Church.
dakard@akardfuneralhome.com
Bambi B. Akard

As a fourth generation of Akard's, I am proud to be serving the Bristol area in the funeral service business. I am a graduate of University of Tennessee with a Horticulture degree. I began my career with Akard Funeral Home in 1995. I hold a license to work with pre-planning funerals and am I have just acquireed my Funeral Director License in July 2008. I serve as a member of Bristol Morning Rotary Club, Junior League of Bristol, Girls, Inc. and also am a member of First Presbyterian Church.
bakard@akardfuneralhome.com
Melinda B. Akard

My association with Akard Funeral Home began 28 years ago. You can say, I married into the funeral business. I became a funeral director in 1977. My goal as a Licensed Funeral Director and Owner is to serve our families with concern and compassion and to let them know that we feel privileged to be of service to them. I am a graduate of Appalachian State University with a Business Education degree. I serve as a board member of Wellmont Foundation, Child Study Club, former member of Junior League of Bristol and a member of First Presbyterian Church.