Milton Brown, Sr. was born July 17, 1927 in Macon, Mississippi to Adam Davis and Matilda Ann (Conner) Brown. He died on October 21, 2012.

He graduated from Indianola High School in Indianola, Mississippi. In 1949 he married Cynthia R. Evans and the couple raised seven children. Throughout his life he demonstrated unconditional devotion to family. Milton came to Beloit seeking work in 1951 at Fairbanks, Morse & Company where his primary position was set-up welder.

He and his wife joined New Zion Baptist Church. He participated on the usher board, male chorus and the Brotherhood which was dear to his heart. He also was elected to the Board of Trustees and became the Financial Secretary and served as the church bus driver for Sunday School and fun-filled events. His input was imperative in the transition of New Baptist Church from Merrill Avenue to Mound Avenue and he was instrumental in the formation of the Lighthouse Fellowship Church. He also was a member of the heavenly Gospel Singers Quartet.

He continued his education at Herzel Technical College, Blackhawk Technical College, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received other specialized training. He retired from Fairbanks in 1991 after 40 years of service. He also opened U Auto Stop detail shop, a family –owned business.

As a community activist, Milton participated or held positions in the following organizations: Rock County OIC Inc., Greater Beloit Minority Coalition, Beloit Branch NAACP, City of Beloit Board of Review, Developmental Disability Board, Blackhawk Technical College Board of Directors, Rock County Board of Supervisors, City of Beloit Public Safety & Justice Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee, first African-American on the Selective Service Board and President of United Steel Workers of America, Local 1533. He also volunteered for the Beloit Police & Fire Commission, Kiwanis club, Stateline United Way, Citizens of Patrol and W.B. Kennedy Lodge #3 for 58 years. He also promoted equal rights by participating in sit-ins, marches and transporting people to and from voting polls.