Elvis L. Collins

October 16, 1957 - April 25, 2020

Albany-Elvis L. Collins died suddenly Saturday,April 25, 2020 at Albany Medical Center due to heart failure. He was born in Franklinton, N.C. October 16, 1957. In 1958 he moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. He later moved to Troy, N.Y. as an adult where he resided since. He was an entrepreneur working multiple jobs over the years. His well-known job and talent was cooking. He was also an avid reader. Elvis was an amazing, great brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and friend! He brought a smile to everyone he met. He loved women in which he always called "Doll". He is predeceased by his mother Meredith Collins and his father Wilbert Perry. Elvis leaves behind a brother Larry Collins; two sisters Carol Jones, and Priscilla Patterson; three children Denise Ashley, Robert Ashley Jr., and Ann Bingham; four grandchildren Treyantae Leak, Emani Ashley, Alexzandra and Austin Bingham, and 23 nieces and nephews. He was a great person who will be missed by everyone! Funeral Services will be private at this time due to COVID 19 restrictions. A Celebration of Life will be held later. We will always love you!!!