Jules William Delambre

FRANKFORT- Jules William Delambre, 65, passed away in Houston, TX on Feb 15. He was born in Houston and grew up in Oscar and Baton Rouge, LA. He received a B.S. in Mathematics, B.S. in Anthropology, and M.A. in Anthropology from Louisiana State University and did further graduate work in Anthropology at the University of Kentucky. He served in the Peace Corps in Cameroon, West Africa from 1965 to 1967. He taught sociology at Eastern State University for two years and retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky after 28 years of service as a policy budget analyst and information technologist. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Alice Holmes Delambre; two sons, Brian Delambre of Fort Thomas, KY and Jason Delambre and his wife Amelia Berry of Cincinnati, OH; mother, Mary Broughton Delambre of Sunset, LA; sisters, Cherie Delambre and June Delambre Walker of Sunset and Blanche Delambre Cano and her husband Adolfo Cano of Baton Rouge, LA; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Jules John Delambre, Jr. A family service was held in Opelousas, LA on Feb 17 with interment in the Chenal Cemetery near False River. Jules was an active member of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Kentucky, United Nations Association, Friends of the Paul Sawyier Public Library, Anthropologists and Sociologists of Kentucky, Friends of Cameroon, and Change for Kentucky. He frequently held offices as well as doing other work for these organizations. He gave generously of his time and energies to his family, friends and community. Among his many interests were photography, day lily gardening, travel, genealogy, reading, art, folk dance, political action, philosophical debate, research, and world affairs. Jules worked tirelessly for his goal of contributing to a better and more peaceful world. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Sat, Feb 24 at South Frankfort Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Alan Sorem will officiate. The family will be at the church beginning 9am for visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Friends of the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping Street, Frankfort, KY 40601.