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Jimmy Carter funeral plans, schedule of events announced

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Updated  December 31, 2024 5:02pm EST
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Former President Jimmy Carter interviewed for "The Presidents Gatekeepers" project at the Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia, September 14, 2011. (Photo by David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died on Dec. 29, 2024. The Carter Center has released the official funeral plans and schedule of events to honor him.
    • Carter's series of ceremonies will begin in Americus on Jan. 4 and conclude in Plains on Jan. 9. He'll also spend time in Washington, D.C.
    • A number of events are open to the public to pay respects.

PLAINS, Ga. - The Carter Center has released the funeral plans and schedule of events to celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter.

Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at age 100 surrounded by family at his home in Plains, according to the Carter Center. He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

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The events begin in Americus on Jan. 4 and will conclude in Plains on Jan. 9.

The Carter family has invited the public to participate in a number of public viewings and funeral processions planned in both Georgia and Washington.

Jimmy Carter funeral plans

While the final funeral arrangements for former President Jimmy Carter have not been publicly shared by The Carter Center, here's a look at a tentative schedule.

The day-by-day schedule is as follows:

Jimmy Carter funeral plans

Jan. 4 - Jimmy Carter's last trip to The Carter Center

10:15 a.m.

  • The Carter family arrives at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus
  • Current and former U.S. Secret Service agents will carry Carter's remains to hearse
  • Motorcade departs

10:50 a.m.

  • Motorcade travels through Plains
  • Motorcade makes stop at Carter family farm
  • National Park Service salutes Carter, rings historic farm bell 39 times

10:55 a.m.

  • Motorcade travels to Atlanta

3 p.m.

  • Motorcade arrives at Georgia's State Capitol with Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Georgia legislators, Georgia State Patrol Troopers for moment of silence

3:45 p.m.

  • Carter's remains transported to Carter Presidential Center

4 p.m.

  • Service held at Carter Center

7 p.m.

  • Carter lies in repose
  • Mourners can pay respects until 6 a.m. on Jan. 7

Peanuts, flowers, candles for Jimmy Carter

Visitors continue to bring heartfelt tributes like cards, flowers and even peanuts to The Carter Center in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.

Jan. 5 - Jimmy Carter lies in repose in Georgia

  • Carter lies in repose
  • Mourners can pay respects until 6 a.m. Jan. 7

Jan. 6 - Jimmy Carter lies in repose in Georgia

  • Carter lies in repose
  • Mourners can pay respects until 6 a.m. Jan. 7

Mourners pay tribute to Carter in Atlanta

It didn't take long for Atlanta residents to start paying their respects to former President Jimmy Carter after news of his death spread. Many showed up at the Carter Center to offer their condolences.

Jan. 7 - Jimmy Carter heads to U.S. Capitol

9:30 a.m.

  • Carter departs Carter Presidential Center for last time

10 a.m. 

  • The Carter family and Carter's remains arrive at Dobbins Air Reserve
  • The Carter family and Carter's remains board Special Air Mission 39

10:40 a.m.

  • Special Air Mission 39 departs

12:45 p.m.

  • Special Air Mission 39 arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland
  • Carter's remains transferred to hearse

1:15 p.m.

  • Motorcade departs for U.S. Navy Memorial
  • Carter's remains transferred from hearse to horse-drawn carriage

2 p.m.

  • Washington procession begins to U.S. Capitol

3 p.m.

  • Carter arrives at U.S. Capitol Rotunda
  • Washington service begins
  • Members of Congress can pay respects

7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

  • Carter lies in state while military maintains guard of honor
  • Mourners can pay respects until midnight

Jan. 8 - Jimmy Carter lies in state

7 a.m. 

  • Carter lies in state while military maintains guard of honor
  • Mourners can pay respects until 7 a.m. on Jan. 9

Jan. 9 - Jimmy Carter laid to rest

9 a.m.

  • Carter departs U.S. Capitol for last time
  • Motorcade travels to Washington National Cathedral

9:30 a.m.

  • Brief arrival ceremony held

10 a.m.

  • National Funeral Service held

11:15 a.m.

  • Motorcade travels to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland

11:45 a.m. 

  • Carter family and Carter's remains board Special Air Mission 39
  • Special Air Mission 39 departs for Carter's final journey to Georgia

2 p.m.

  • Special Air Mission 39 arrives at Lawson Army Airfield on Fort Moore
  • Carter's remains transferred to hearse

3:30 p.m.

  • Motorcade arrives at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains

3:45 p.m.

  • Private funeral service held

4:45 p.m.

  • Motorcade travels to Carter residence
  • Public invited to line motorcade route

5:20 p.m.

  • U.S. Navy conducts missing man formation flyover in honor of former President Carter's naval service and time as commander-in-chief
  • Private interment held at Carter residence

Plains, Georgia: Home of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, grew up in Plains, Georgia, as did his wife, Rosalynn Carter. Mr. Carter still lives there. The charming town is full of history and tributes to the Carters.

Other Jimmy Carter stories:

Jimmy Carter funeral: Know before you go

Additional details on the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, as well as details on his services, can be found on the Carter Center Tribute website.

The Source: This information has been provided by The Carter Center.

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