Carter's casket, draped in an American flag, was escorted by current and former members of the late president's Secret Service detail, whom he regarded as 'lifelong friends'.
Both residents of Plains and admirers from afar turned out to honor Carter, who returned to his hometown after a challenging political career to become a humanitarian.
Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, were instrumental in the rebirth of the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, reflecting their deep ties to the community.
Observing the ceremony were several members of the Carter family, their first public appearance since the death of their centenarian father last Sunday.
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