Milton Tally Jr. (affectionately known as Tony) was born on February 20, 1950 in Schlatter, Mississippi to the union of Margaret Ivy Tally and Milton Tally Sr. Milton moved to East St. Louis as an infant with his parents. He was baptized at a young age at Emanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by both parents, maternal; and paternal grandparents, two sisters and two brothers.

Milton attended elementary, junior high and senior high school in East St. Luis School District #189. He had a passion for driving so he landed a job with Metro East Cab where he worked for many years. Once he left Metro Cab, he started working for Mark Transportation Service where he transported patients to their destinations for medical treatments. This is where he met the love of his life, Sharon Shank. They were married for over 20 years. She expired in April 2020.

Milton enjoyed hanging out with his brothers, cousins and friends. He said that if he lived to see his 72nd birthday party. On his birthday, he celebrated with his family, friends and tenants in his building.

Milton departed this life on October 20, 2022 . He leaves to cherish his memories with his daughter, Moca Crook of East St. Louis, IL, four grandchildren, three sisters, Fannie Tally Bolden (Richard), of Fairview Heights, IL, Dolores (James) Johnson of Chicago, IL, Margaret Marie Tally of Fairview Heights, IL; four brothers, Arlington (Emily) Tally of Fairview Heights, IL, Otis Young Tally of East St. Louis, IL, Frederick Tally of St. Louis and Michael (Janet) Tally of Chicago, several aunts, one dear aunt, Sarah Shaw of Conyers, GA, several uncles, nephews, many cousins and friends.