The life of Cordele, Ga. native Wayne Lauger Sirmons is being commemorated by family and
friends as they mourn his passing.

Mr. Sirmons was born in Cordele to the late Judge Morgan Sirmons and Dorris Evelyn Ellis Sirmons.

In his life and work, he was valued as a trusted friend by many whose lives he impacted. As
President of the First National Bank of Decatur County, his career reflected a passion for
investing in the Bainbridge community and businesses in South Georgia. He was a Board
Member of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce. His career in banking spanned more than
four decades, until his retirement in 2016.

Mr. Sirmons’ grew up in Cordele, where as a youngster he could often be found on the baseball
field. He cherished spending time outdoors, working the family farm or hunting with his
brother. He was a member of the Seville Baptist Church. He attended Valdosta State University
and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business.

Mr. Sirmons passed away at his Cordele home Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was 69.

He is survived by his brother, Judge Kenneth “Kenny” Sirmons of Winterville, Ga., his nephews,
Judge Kevin Sirmons of Acworth, Ga, Brock Harris Sirmons of LaGrange, Ga., his nieces Tara Carr Lewis of LaGrange, Ga., Kenna Shea Sirmons of Atlanta, Ga. and seven great nephews and
nieces.

Funeral services for Mr. Sirmons will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2019, in the
chapel of Hughes & Wright Funeral Home in Cordele, Ga. The family will receive friends
following the service. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery.


Online condolences may be left at www.hughesandwright.com.Hughes & Wright Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with these arrangements.