Joseph P. 'J.P.' Eves, 83, retired from Newport News Shipyard after 42 years' employment
Joseph P. ‘J.P.’ Eves NEWPORT NEWS — Joseph P. “J.P.” Eves, 83, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. He was born April 22, 1937, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to J.P. and Lizzie Lee Eves. J.P. was married to Jo-Ann, his wife of 59 years. He attended Elizabeth City High School before serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. After this, J.P. attended and graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He made his career at the Newport News Shipyard, ultimately retiring as a master shipbuilder after 42 years. J.P. is survived by his wife, Jo-Ann; children, Andrew Eves, Andrea ...
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