Milton Junior Fleming

Milton J. "Junior" Fleming Jr., departed this earthly life September 18, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. Milton was born on March 12, 1951, in Goodman, Mississippi; the son of Milton and Maggie Fleming.

He received his education in both Attala County and Holmes County, Mississippi. Following his education, he worked at UV Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford for over thirty years until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by parents, Milton and Maggie Fleming; his sisters, Louise Williams and Catherine Spivey; and his brothers, Charles Williams-Gary, Eddie A. Fleming, R.B. Fleming, and John Fleming.

Milton leaves to cherish his precious memories one daughter Startisha Fleming, seven grandchildren Kaniha Davis, Jonestly Brack ,J’money Brack, Kaila Dean, Avionna Manns, Jayvion Manns, Trulayzha Manns; two sisters; Maxine, Fleming and Annie Mae Mosley; three brothers, Roy Fleming, Harvey Fleming and Earl C. Fleming, one sister-in-law, Blanche Fleming(wife of the late R.B. Fleming); special cousin Cleveland Irwin; close friends Ben Unger and Bruce Dotson; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Milton's earthly journey has ended, but the memories created throughout his seventy-five years of life will remain with those who knew and loved him.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.