On Thursday, the Historical Society posted on Facebook that staff are honoring former President Carter and sending condolences to his family.

Jason Carter, late President Jimmy Carter's grandson, reminisced about Carter's political and social life which encapsulated decades of hard work.

Though he once held the most powerful position in the world, Jimmy Carter may be better remembered for his work after leaving office

There are a number of people from the Piedmont Triad who either worked for President Jimmy Carter’s administration in the White House or worked for his campaigns. Very few got to spend significant time with Carter away from the professional sarcophagus that the White House can be.

Jason Carter was funny and sincere when giving the eulogy at his grandfather's funeral on Thursday. Check out the speech and some of his best quotes.

"Love is what taught him and told him to preach the power of human rights, not just for some people, but for all people,” Jason Carter said.