Cicero Augustus "Sonny" Rounsaville

Our Beloved Father, Grandfather, Family Member and Friend, Cicero “Sonny”
Rounsaville, 81, of Summerville, Georgia left us in his earthly form on April 14, 2022.
Early in life, Sonny survived the untimely passing of his wife of sixteen years, Agnes
Hodge Rounsaville. From that special union the two had three beautiful daughters, one
of whom is already resting and awaiting his presence with open arms in heaven, Mignon
Zarshenas. Sonny is survived by his two loving daughters, Garbryl Bates and Melanie
King, both of Marietta, Georgia.

Later in life, Cicero found companionship with Drucilla “Juju” Almond, who departed this
earth far too soon as well. She was embraced by the entire family. He is also survived
by his long-time dear companion, Erika Hudgins and spent many years with her and her
family. She has two lovely daughters, Shaquila and Shavona Doss. Cicero also spent
time enjoying her grandchildren, Kentoine “KJ” Jones Jr, who affectionately called him
“Dunny” when he was little, Davion and Ariah Doss.

Of the six children born of the union between Louise and Clifford Rounsaville, Cicero
was the last surviving sibling. He was preceded in death by his siblings James
Rounsaville, Grace Zayas, Robert (the late Regina Shropshire Rounsaville), Sharon
Goodwin (the late Paul Goodwin), and Brenda Burks, all of whom resided in
Summerville. Cicero is survived by a loving sister-in-law, Rochelle Culver of Glenwood,
Georgia, and brother-in-law William Heyward Hodge of Seattle Washington.
Cicero was the proud and loving Grandfather of eight; Granddaughter Aurielle
Rounsaville and seven Grandson’s; Ryan and Dixon Zarshenas, Clayton Rounsaville,
David and John Bates, and Justin and Jordan King. He had five Great Grandchildren,
Layla, Abram, Corrine, Roman and Evelyn Zarshenas, with one more on the way!
He has sixteen nieces and nephews: Briseis McDaniel, Alicia Roberts, Carmen Zayas,
Andrea Trice, Niki Zayas, Mina Martin, Tiffany Rounsaville, Daricus Rounsaville,
LaQuennth Rounsaville, Isaac, Brian and Phillip Culver, William and Cari Hodge, and
Yvette and Angela Grimes.

Cicero “Sonny” Rounsaville attended A.C. Carter School where he excelled in sports
and was an All-American athlete. His athletic abilities were awarded with a football
scholarship to Fort Valley State College where he played Quarterback. He graduated
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education where he was also a member
of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Although he never taught, Cicero was proud of his
thirty-five year career at General Electrics in Rome, Georgia, where he retired after
many years of service.

Cicero had an adventurous, renegade spirit, a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles,
Western films, and the outdoors. He was also an avid swimmer and worked as a
lifeguard in his youth. He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, archery, and shooting guns.
He was a mischievous prankster and storyteller, with an unmatched sense of humor, a
contagious infamous laugh, and a vibrant attitude. With an indulgent free-spirited heart,
he enjoyed Coca Cola, Winston’s, and Mimi’s banana pudding made from scratch. And
if you ever saw him out and about, his head was always covered with a baseball cap.
He didn’t brag or boast about all his accomplishments in life. He was just a simple man
who was very generous and had a giving heart. He was also very wise and intelligent.
Those who had the pleasure of knowing Cicero, loved and respected him deeply, for he
was a man’s man. Sonny didn’t have to say much, for his company and energy to be
thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in the room.

We ask that you remember Cicero “Sonny” Rounsaville with a loving heart, joy and
laughter, as he would have preferred, and know that he is at peace.

His adoring daughters, Garbryl Bates and Melanie King