Reverend Milton Brown, Jr.

Obituary For Reverend Milton Brown, Jr.

Milton Sylvester Brown, Jr. entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2025 at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the only child of Milton S. Brown, Sr. and Ida Mae (Blue) Brown.

Milton was a graduate of William Penn High School class of 1964. He received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counseling from Penn State University.

Milton’s first loves were serving and leading people from all walks of life to Christ and of course his beloved family which he adored.

It was not uncommon for him to get up and rush to someone’s bedside if they were sick or someone in need of prayer or counseling no matter the time of Day or night. He was a true family Patriarch.

In 1993 he was ordained with the Churches of God Eastern Regional Conference where he faithfully served at Trinity, Solid Rock, Plainfield, Yocumtown and Wormleysburg Churches of God.

Prior to ministry, Milton had a passion for music and was a self taught gifted musician. He was a member of the 1960’s music group “The Emperors” which were inducted into the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame in 2021. He also managed the local Harrisburg band “Positive Force” in the late 70’s with their hit “We Got The Funk” with Sugar Hill Records.

Milton leaves to cherish so many beautiful memories, his wife, Rebecca Brown; his children, Kevin K. Nauss (Stephanie), Lisa L. Rainey (Thomas), Yvonne R. Drake (John) and Janine L. Flanagan; his grandchildren, Kevin, Sydney, Noah, Morgan and Patrick; his great grandchildren, Keviah, Kamryn, Kayson and Zayn, all of Harrisburg; his grandson, Kodi Flanagan preceded him in death in 2017.

Milton will be so dearly missed by his family, extended family and friends, all of his church families and all he touched with his genuine love and faithful service.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30 pm with family visitation at 6:00 pm at the Swatara Church of God; 4860 Lindle Road, Harrisburg.