Former President Barack Obama paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting Carter's embodiment of values such as grace, dignity, justice, and service. Obama expressed his admiration for Carter's commitment to these principles, noting that Carter lived by them rather than just professing them.
Obama mentioned Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, where Carter has been teaching Sunday school since the 1980s. He acknowledged that the church will feel quieter without Carter's presence but emphasized that his memory will continue to inspire others to follow their better instincts.
Reflecting on Carter's legacy, Obama mentioned the former president's burial site next to his wife, Rosalynn, near a willow tree. He described Carter as a remarkable man whose influence will endure through the lessons he imparted to those who knew and loved him.
Obama extended his condolences to the Carter family and all those who were touched by Carter's life and teachings. He emphasized the profound impact that Carter had on him personally and on the broader community, urging everyone to honor Carter's memory by upholding the values he exemplified.
The funeral service for Rosalynn Carter was held at Maranatha Baptist Church last year, underscoring the significance of the church in the Carter family's life and legacy.
