Bobbie Jean Carter was an American woman who is known for being the sister of former US President, Jimmy Carter. She was born on March 14, 1927 in Archery, Georgia to James Earl Carter Sr. and Lillian Gordy Carter. Bobbie was the eldest of four siblings and had three younger brothers.
Younger Brothers of Bobbie Jean Carter
The first brother of Bobbie was Billy Carter. He was born on March 29, 1937 and was the second child of James and Lillian. Billy was known for his involvement in politics and for being the owner of a gas station in Plains, Georgia. He passed away on September 25, 1988 due to pancreatic cancer.
The second brother of Bobbie was James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr. He was born on October 1, 1924 and was the third child of James and Lillian. Jimmy went on to become the 39th President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. He is also a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and has been involved in various philanthropic activities.
The third and youngest brother of Bobbie was Donnel Jeffrey Carter. He was born on August 12, 1942 and was the fourth child of James and Lillian. Donnel was a businessman and was involved in various ventures throughout his life. He passed away on January 4, 2021 due to pancreatic cancer.
Relationship of Bobbie Jean Carter with her Siblings
Bobbie Jean Carter had a close relationship with all her siblings. As the eldest child, she often helped take care of her younger brothers when they were growing up. Bobbie and Jimmy had a particularly close relationship, and he often spoke about her in his speeches and interviews. In fact, Jimmy dedicated his book “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” to Bobbie, calling her “my first and best friend”.
Throughout their lives, the Carter siblings remained close and supportive of each other. When Billy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1988, Jimmy took time off from his presidential campaign to be with him. Similarly, when Bobbie passed away on April 4, 2020 due to complications from surgery, all her surviving siblings expressed their grief and paid tribute to her.
Conclusion
Bobbie Jean Carter was a beloved sister, mother, and grandmother who is remembered fondly by her family and friends. Her siblings, Billy, Jimmy, and Donnel, all went on to achieve significant success in their respective fields, but they never forgot their roots and the bond they shared with each other. As Jimmy once said, “We were always on the same side, always looking out for each other”.