William D. "Don" Moneyhun

March 14, 1932 - November 15, 2018

William D. “Don” Moneyhun, age 86, of Bristol, TN passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Christian Care Center of Bristol surrounded by his family. Don was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Hobart William and Lena Lamer Moneyhun. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Polk Moneyhun and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Moneyhun Wilkie. Survivors include his son, James Polk “Jim” Moneyhun and wife, Lillian of Greenwood, SC; daughter, Mary Robinson “Robin” Moneyhun and husband, Pat Burns of Bristol, TN; two grandsons, James Polk “Jay” Moneyhun, Jr. and wife, Ashley of Knoxville, TN and John Smith Moneyhun and wife, Bailey of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren, James Polk Moneyhun, III, William Cole Moneyhun, Caleb John Moneyhun and John Smith Moneyhun, Jr.; nephew, Scott Wilkie and niece, Cindy Wilkie. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Don was the vice – president and treasurer for Trammell Construction prior to becoming the president and administrator for Bristol Nursing Home, Inc. He was a community and state leader in long term care. He was passionate about excellent care delivered with a smile and a caring heart. He served on the board of directors for the Tennessee Health Care Association for multiple years and on every committee including government relations. In his quest for excellence, he was a tireless supporter of the Tennessee Educational Foundation which provides scholarships for people pursuing degrees that will promote geriatric care in the state for years to come. He was named a member emeritus of the association in 2012 in recognition of his contribution to the nursing home profession and THCA. He served on many boards including the Salvation Army, Theatre Bristol and many other community and professional boards. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church serving as an elder and deacon. The family would like to give a special thanks to Michelle Boling; Christian Care Center of Bristol and Dominion Senior Living for the excellent care and compassion they gave to Don over the last year. A celebration of life will be conducted 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at The Bristol Hotel, 51 Birthplace of County Music Way, Bristol, VA with Rev. Joe Dunagan presiding and music provided by Lightnin’ Charlie. A reception will follow until 4:00 P.M., at the Bristol Hotel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Tennessee Health Care Association Education Foundation, 5120 Virginia Way, Suite A21, Brentwood, TN 37027; Salvation Army, 137 M.L.K Jr., Blvd., Bristol, TN 3762 or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Moneyhun family.