JIMMY Carter was known as an honest, decent and loving family man who maintained a 77 year marriage as well as making a large family.
Following the tragic death of Jimmy here is all we know about his four children and the ever-growing brood of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Who are Jimmy Carter’s children?
Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who died at age 96, had four children together.
Rosalynn’s death was announced in November 2023, following a dementia diagnosis earlier the same year – just over a year before Jimmy also died.
Their three sons; Jack, Donnel, and James, were all grown by the time Carter became president in 1977.
However, his youngest child, Amy, spent part of her childhood in the White House.
John William “Jack” Carter
Jack Carter – a businessman and politician – is Carter’s eldest son.
He was the 2006 Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nevada, before losing to the Republican incumbent.
Jack has two children, Jason and Sarah from his marriage to his first wife Juliet “Judy” Langford Carter.
According to reports from Country Living, Jack later separated from Judy, and married his second wife, Elizabeth Brasfield, in 1992.
With Elizabeth, Jack has two stepchildren, film director John Chuldenko and painter Sarah Reynolds.
Donnel Jeffrey “Jeff” Carter
In 1978, Jeff cofounded Computer Mapping Consultants, which later transformed into a consultancy for the World Bank.
Jeff has three sons – Jeremy, Joshua, and James Carter.
James Earl “Chip” Carter III
According to the 2016 book First Dads, Chip, has worked as a political consultant for hundreds of campaigns for Democratic candidates.
He has married three times and is reportedly still with his third wife, Becky Payne.
During the 2012 presidential election, James Carter IV, Jeff’s son from his first marriage to Caron Griffin, gained attention for releasing damaging footage of Nominee Mitt Romney.
Chip also has a daughter, Margaret Alicia Carter, who he shares with ex-wife Ginger Hodges.
Chip confirmed his dad’s death with a touching statement.
It read: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.
“My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs.
The quote, “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs,” emphasizes the legacy of Jeff and the values he instilled.
Amy Lynn Carter
Amy Carter was just nine years old when her father entered office, making her the only Carter child to grow up in the White House.
She was the subject of much media attention, as the first child to live in the White House since John F. Kennedy’s presidency.
Amy later became known for her political activism, participating in sit-ins and protests during the 1980s and early 1990s.
The youngest Carter child lives in the Atlanta area, with her husband James, and their son, Hugo.
Who are Jimmy Carter’s grandchildren?
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter reportedly had 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren by the time of both of their deaths.
In a 2015 interview with CNN, Jimmy said: “We have a big family now.
“So, we try to hold our family together and just enjoy the family life.”
Of the couple’s four children, Jack has two kids and three stepchildren, Jeff has three children, Chip has two, and Amy has one.
The Carters’ 11 children and stepchildren have 11 children of their own, meaning Jimmy and Rosalynn have 11 great-grandchildren.
