The local Democratic party organized the event to commemorate the 39th president’s life and legacy. A former pastor and state senate candidate, Lee Dotson, attended the remembrance. He ran for office in South Georgia and met President Carter several times, witnessing Carter’s campaign strategy up close.

Jimmy Carter was in office from 1977 until 1981, but it was his life outside the White House that has continued to speak volumes

From the Deep South to the White House, President Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to helping others. Carter’s legacy is found worldwide and that impact will be felt for generations across Florida. Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said she is hopeful the next generation will learn from Carter’s example.

As they filed into the front pews at the National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for Jimmy Carter's funeral. For a service that stretched more than an hour,

Gary Packingham, of Norton Shores, worked for the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign and administration from 1976 to 1980.

The casket of former President Jimmy Carter was carried from the cathedral following his National Funeral Service.