Our Staff

Our founder, Morris Eickenhorst, loved this community and was passionate about serving it—a passion he pursued during much of his life through his involvement in and dedication to many local organizations. Though most of his career was spent in the lumber industry, it had been his lifelong dream to open a funeral home that could provide families with excellent service at an affordable price. In May of 2010 that dream became a reality when Eickenhorst Funeral Services opened its doors.

Morris passed away in 2011, shortly after realizing his dream of opening this funeral home. He always said that the funeral industry is more than just a business—it's a calling. And we live by that sentiment. We are committed to the same high moral and ethical standard that Morris lived by and put into practice when leading us and establishing this firm. Our goal at Eickenhorst Funeral Services is to extend the obvious love Morris held for this community through the services we provide you and your family.

To learn more about our founder, Morris Eickenhorst, and the impact he left on this community, we encourage you to visit our obituary page and read more about his extraordinary life.

William (Willie) Eickenhorst graduated with honors and distinction from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services in Houston, receiving his funeral director certification in June of 2010. He was born and raised in Conroe, Texas, graduated from Conroe High School and received his bachelor of arts degree at Baylor University. Willie helped to carry out his father’s dream of opening a funeral home and loves knowing that the work he does is helping to lessen the burden placed on people going through such a difficult time in their lives. His prayer is that everything we do honors and glorifies God and provides peace and comfort to our families in their grief. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Melissa, for over 21 years, and they have two teenage children.

Jake Eickenhorst was born and raised in Conroe, Texas, and graduated from Montgomery High School in 2011. He went on to attend and graduate from Sam Houston State University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in General Business. He then attended Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services in Houston and received his Funeral Director Certification. Jake received much experience in leadership, being a member of the Junior Board of First Bank of Conroe from 2010 to 2011, MHS Student Council, and was past president of the Montgomery County 4-H Shotgun team. Jake is currently a member of the Conroe Noon Lion’s Club and is a part of the worship team at Kingwood First Baptist Church. In March of 2023, he married the love of his life, and they happily reside in Conroe. Since 2012, Jake has been involved with the funeral home and began working full time in 2015 after graduating from college. He has gained much experience and continues to learn with the trends and changes of the industry. More importantly, he understands what his role means for a family’s time of need and will always go above and beyond.

Michael Welch has been with Eickenhorst Funeral Services since the summer of 2018—first starting part-time on the removal staff, then in November 2019 he joined Eickenhorst full-time as the removal team manager. Michael received his Certificate in Funeral Directing from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in June of 2023. The fulfillment that comes from helping others in their time of need is what first pulled Michael toward the funeral industry, and his compassionate nature continues to drive him day by day as he comes into contact with the families he serves. When he is not working, Michael enjoys cooking new recipes and spending time with family.

Bridgit Sigford has been in the funeral industry since 2009 and graduated from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services in 2013. She joined the Eickenhorst Funeral Services team in the summer of 2022. Bridgit is a member of Texas Equusearch, Willis Cemeteries Restoration League, and the NRA. She began the NBE Prep Funeral Arts & Science -National Board Exam Facebook study group that has helped over 5,000 students achieve success with becoming licensed funeral directors/embalmers. In the past, she participated for many years in the Shattered Lives Program. She has resided in Willis, Texas her whole life, and was in the Willis High School graduating class of 1998. Bridgit’s favorite thing about her job is the opportunity she has to serve her community by helping families during the loss of a loved one. She loves her family, her pets, and her plants. She enjoys spending time with all of them, but often requires walks alone in the woods, surrounded by nature.

Lisa Hord has been the Accounting and Administrative Assistant at Eickenhorst Funeral Services since March of 2021. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and has many years of experience in accounting and administration. She enjoys helping others and making sure the office runs smoothly, and her favorite part of the job is working with a group of kind, professional, and dedicated coworkers. When she is not at work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Shellby Sanders was born and raised in Splendora, Texas, and is a 2022 graduate of Splendora High School. She began her career in the funeral industry shortly after graduation and earned her degree with honors from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services in 2023. In 2025, Shellby joined Eickenhorst Funeral Services as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. A proud native of Montgomery County, she is honored to serve the families of her home community with compassion and care. Shellby finds deep fulfillment in helping families navigate loss and in honoring their loved ones with dignity and respect. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys being active in her church and spending quality time with her family and friends.