Jimmy Carter’s funeral services begin with a trip to his childhood home in Atlanta

Week-long state funerals for former President Jimmy Carter, who died at age 100 last week, began Saturday morning. The ceremonies will honor Carter’s journey from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to his esteemed role on the global humanitarian stage and as the 39th American president.

On Saturday morning, people gathered in downtown Plains to place flowers at the foot of Carter’s monument. The tribute also included Habitat for Humanity helmets adorned with handwritten messages, including one that read, “God bless you, Mr. President,” USA Today first reported.

The specific cause of his death on December 29 was unclear. Carter’s death followed the death of his wife rosalynn on November 19, 2023. She died at the age of 96 with her family at her side at the Carter home in Plains, just days after being admitted to hospice care.

JIMMY CARTER, 39TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, DEATH AT AGE 100

Carter was the oldest living president.

Here is the order of funeral events:

Saturday, January 4:

•10:15 am: The Carter family will arrive at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. Nine current and former Secret Service agents from the Carter administration will serve as pallbearers, escorting his remains to the hearse.

•10:50 a.m.: The caravan will travel through the Plains, pausing briefly at Carter’s childhood home in Archery. During this break, the National Park Service will ring the historic farm bell 39 times, symbolizing Carter’s tenure as the 39th president.

•10:55 am: The trip to Atlanta will begin.

FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER WILL SPEND THE ‘REMAINING TIME’ AT HOME RECEIVING WORD CARE

•3:00 pm: Upon arrival in Atlanta, the motorcade will stop at the Georgia State Capitol for a moment of silence led by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Greater Atlanta Andre Dickens and members of the Georgia General Assembly.

Troopers of the Georgia State Patrol, both current and retired, will gather on the steps of the Capitol, and those who served on Carter’s security detail during his tenure as governor will be given a place of distinction.

•3:45 pm: An arrival ceremony will be held at the Carter Presidential Center.

•4:00 pm: A private service will be held in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.

•7:00 pm: President Carter will lie in state at the Carter Presidential Center, allowing the public to pay their respects until 6:00 am on Tuesday, January 7.

Subsequent services:

•Jan. 7: President Carter’s remains will be transported to Washington, DC, where he will lie in state at the United States Capitol for national tribute.

•Jan. 9: A national funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral, with president joe biden He is expected to deliver the eulogy. Biden declared a National Day of Mourning on Thursday.

JIMMY CARTER IS EXPECTED TO BE IN THE ROTUNDA BEFORE BIDEN’S SCHEDULED STATE FUNERAL

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•Following the washington service, Carter’s remains will return to Georgia for a private funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains. Carter will then be buried next to his late wife, Rosalynn Carter, at his residence.

Fox News Digital’s Andrea Magolis contributed to this report.