Albert Lee Collins

Albert was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Albert was born March 30, 1953 to the late Percy Collins Sr., and Luella Collins, in Rolling Fork MS. Albert was the seventh child born to this union. He moved from Rolling Fork with his family to Chicago, IL there during his young adult years moved to Michigan. On July 24, 1976 Albert was united in marriage to Sharon Kirkland. From that union two children were born, Brooke Nychelle Collins and Dane Albert Collins. October 23, 1988, Albert accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Second Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. H. C. Smith. Albert enjoyed singing, dancing, wiping down his cars, hanging with his brothers and most of all he loved his grandbabies. Albert moved to St. Louis, MO in 2002 where he was employed at Live Development Support Center. He loved his job and his residents. Albert reunited with Christ October 2, 2005 at Trinity Mount Carmel under the leadership of Pastor Charles Roach. On August 11, 2007 he and Paulette Scott married, whom he loved dearly until he was granted his wings to Heaven. Albert leaves to cherish beautiful memories for his wife Paulette Collins of St. Louis, MO, mother Luella Collins of Dowagiac, MI, two children Brooke Collins and Dane Collins, both of Paw Paw, MI, two grandchildren Kevion Collins-Allen and JaKya Collins-Rimpson both of Kalamazoo, MI, 3 sisters Alice (Amos Sr.) Clark, Brenda (Steve) Collins both of Dowagiac, MI, Linda White of Kentucky, 6 brothers Henry (Peggy) Collins, Terry (Robin) Collins both of St. Louis, MO, O’Larry Sr. (Mildred) Collins of Dowagiac, MI, Jerry Sr. (Ann) Collins of Chicago, IL, Charles (Angela) Collins of Decatur, GA, Earl (Vary) Collins of Rolling Fork, MS, Jean Collins sister-in-law of Chicago, IL and Frankie (Jimmy) Hall of Rochester, NY, also an ex-wife and friend Sharon Collins, very special father-in-law Robert Kirkland, sister-in-law Pam Kirkland and a host of nieces and nephews. Albert is preceded in death by his father Percy Sr., a brother Percy Jr., grandparents Albert and Alice Dillard and his mother-in-law Hattie Kirkland. Albert went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 surrounded by his supportive and loving family. His family will gather with friends on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 5-7pm at Yazel-Clark Chapel ending with a Prayer at 7pm. His home going services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday May 31, 2013 at the Second Baptist Church under the direction of the Elder Henry Collins. He will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the family in care of Brooke Collins. Please sign his questbook and leave a memory of Albert at www.yazel-clark.com.