Robert was employed with Shaw Industries for 35 years. His oldest son, William Robert Wilkins, III (Pee Wee), preceded him in death.
He is survived by a daughter, Amy Wilkins, and a son, Jason Todd Wilkins, four grandchildren, five sisters, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephew. Robert was a kind and loving man and will be greatly missed by his friends and loved ones.
Services were held on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Daniels Funeral Home, Rome, Ga.