Cicero Tims was born April 21, 1936 in New Augusta, Mississippi to his father, Lionne Tims of Carthage, MS and his mother, Maybelle Wilson Tims of Yantley, AL. He was a brother to 5 siblings: Leonard Tims (brother), Emma Stowers (sister), Dan Tims (brother), Mary Alice Tims (sister), and Nathaniel Tims (brother).

Cicero passed away on May 8, 2021 in Houston, TX surrounded by his family at the age of 85.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and worshiped at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Cicero loved sports and sitting under the trees while counting cars. He attended Turkey Creek School and was an accomplished businessman. Cicero was the owner of Tims Motel, Tims Building Service, Tims Mattress Company, Tims Barber, and Tims Restaurant.

Cicero is survived by his former wife, Yvonne Jefferson Tims and their six children: Verna Brenda Wells (Hebert Wells Sr.), Cedric Tims (Mary Tims), Tessie (Tess) Tims, Eric Tims, Kendall Tims, Sonia Tims; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and host of other relatives and friends.