THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, June 25, 1995 TAG: 9506250003
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B7 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: HAMPTON LENGTH: Short : 32 lines
J. Chris Eaton, U.S. Navy MMC (SS) retired, 33, of the 3800 block of Kecoughtan Rd., Hampton, died on June 24, 1995, in Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. He was a native of San Antonio, Texas, and had lived in Tidewater for 10 years.
Mr. Eaton is a graduate of Marshall High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in physics from Old Dominion University. During his time in the service, Mr. Eaton served as a nuclear Machinist Mate Chief on submarines, assisted in the development of a submarine training facility in Norfolk, Va., and was the recipient of several awards and honors. After retiring from the service in 1993, Mr. Eaton founded and managed CEA Corp., a successful computer business in Hampton, Va.
Survivors included a devoted friend: George E. Perry (of the home); his daughter, Meghan S. Eaton of Wisconsin; his parents, Evelyn N. and Bill R. of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, James D. Eaton and his family of Hawaii; a maternal grandmother, Lesley F. Stevens of Houston, Texas; two aunts, Joyce Vannatta of Temple, Texas, and Judy Taylor of San Antonio, Texas. Other survivors included uncles, many cousins and close friends.
A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Candy Program, 3309 Granby St., Norfolk, Va. 23505.
KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB