DAPHNE, AL.Arthur Allison Sirmon, Age 78, a lifelong resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his residence.He was a lifelong member of Daphne United Methodist Church, retired from Scott Paper Company after 36 years and 10 months of service.Farming was also a big part of his life.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sirmon of Daphne, AL; one daughter, Tonya (Scott) Sirmon Maxson of Daphne, AL; three sons, Ashley (Carol) Sirmon of Daphne, AL., Todd (Cindy) Sirmon of Daphne, AL and Phillip (Shannon) Sirmon of Daphne, AL; one sister, Emma Jean Sirmon Donald Wadsworth of Tuscaloosa, AL; eight grandchildren, Nicole Sirmon, Tiffany Sirmon (Kurt) Ollhoft, Sarah Sirmon Sears, Abby Sirmon, Haley Sirmon, Payton Sirmon, Austin Maxson, Kolby Maxson and Michael Hammac; four great grandchildren, Allie Sears, Landon Sears, Ana Luke and Kallie Ollhoft; as well as other relatives and friends.The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Daphne from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:00am at Daphne United Methodist Church.Mr. Sirmon will lie in state on Wednesday from 10:00am until time of the service.In lieu of flowers please make donations to Daphne United Methodist Church Choir, 2401 Main St., Daphne, AL. 36526.Interment will follow at Belforest Community Cemetery.ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.27409 U.S. HWY. 98DAPHNE, AL. 36526