Jimmy Carter's state funeral was held at the National Cathedral on Thursday and the 39th president's final journey to Georgia has begun. President Biden gave a eulogy at the service, highlighting Carter's character and faith.

Former President Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on Thursday night. He will be buried next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter, outside the home they lived in for decades.

Carter’s body arrived for a second, more intimate service at Maranatha Baptist Church late Thursday afternoon, a small congregation on the outskirts of Plains, Georgia, where he long taught Sunday school.

For what he gave me, he deserves my respect,” said Tiffany Patten. “If he can eradicate guinea worm, I can stand in 30-degree weather (to watch his funeral’s motorcade).”

Follow live updates and the latest news as the nation honors Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States.

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter has begun with services in Washington, D.C. and his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The ceremonies celebrating Carter in D.C. will include a departure ceremony at the Capitol, the National Funeral Service at Washington National Cathedral and a final departure from Joint Base Andrews.

After Jimmy Carter lost his bid for reelection, he and wife Rosalynn Carter returned to their hometown of Plains, Georgia, where they moved back into the only home they ever owned, located at 209 Woodland Drive.