Former President Jimmy Carter taught Sunday school at a modest church in his hometown of Plains for more than 40 years. On Jan. 9, it will host a final farewell service for the former president.

Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in his hometown after two funeral ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and Georgia.

For what he gave me, he deserves my respect,” said Tiffany Patten. “If he can eradicate guinea worm, I can stand in 30-degree ...

The late President Jimmy Carter was set to finally be laid to rest during a private burial at his peanut farm Thursday evening, concluding nearly a week of state funeral services. Only Carter’s ...

Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye has begun in Georgia, where the 39th U.S. president’s life started more than 100 years ago. A motorcade Saturday with Carter’s flag-draped casket began at ...

Among the invited guests to the private service include Carter's family, members of the Maranatha Baptist Church and Plains-area family and friends of the Carter's.

Former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga, in 2014. John Bazemore/Associated Press Share PLAINS, Ga. — It never got old. No matter how many times ...

PLAINS, GA - APRIL 20: Former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school on Easter Sunday at Maranatha Baptist Church on April 20, 2014 in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images ...

FILE - Former President Jimmy Carter welcomes visitors to Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in Plains, Ga., June 8, 2014. FILE - Former President Jimmy Carter welcomes ...