An LGBTQ ally and devout Christian who adored his wife of 77 years
Historic, first-ever meeting with gay activists held at Carter White House in 1977
"There’s a part of that faith journey that you only can live at the very end. And I think he has been there in that space”
Carter is survived by the former president and their children Amy, Chip, Jack and Jeff; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
Carter became the oldest living former U.S. chief executive after the death at 94 of former president George H.W. Bush on November 30, 2018
