Alfred Andrew “Al” Collins unexpectedly passed away at the age of 71 on October 14, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1953, in Jersey City, N.J., to the late S.T. Collins and Sarah Jackson Collins and was the fifth of seven children. His family moved to Cocoa, Florida, in 1955, where he attended local schools and graduated with honors from Cocoa High School in 1971.

After completing studies at Brevard Community College, Al transferred to The Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Government (1975) and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (1976). Then in 1977, he received a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from FSU. In the Winter of 1976, Al was initiated into the Iota Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at FSU. Al was accepted into FSU’s College of Law in 1984.

For over 12 years, Al conducted management review studies in several city and state agencies before forming A.A. Collins and Associates in 1990, focusing on political & governmental consulting. Known as a skillful campaigner, he helped countless candidates succeed. Party affiliation was never a factor. He recently received the “Shining Star Award” from the Florida Democratic Women’s Club for his contributions.

Al transitioned with his life remembered and cherished by his three daughters: Alecia and Carlecia of Tallahassee, FL; and Alexandria of Los Angeles, CA; and his ex-wife and mother of his children, Lucretia Shaw Collins of Tallahassee. He is also survived by brothers Gerald (Gloria) Collins of West Palm Beach, FL and Stanley Collins of Memphis, TN and sisters Patricia (Michael) Jordan and Tenita Collins of Rockledge, FL. He is preceded in death by a loving sister Barbara Fleming Williams and brother Christopher Collins. Al will also be remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Al’s outgoing personality will be sorely missed however his work and efforts will live on in the lives of those he touched.

A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 224 N. MLK, Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee, FL.