Robert Johnny Perkins, age 70 of Carrollton, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born March 26, 1945 in Carrollton, Georgia to the late Jimzie Perkins and the late Rosie Collins Perkins. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and worked for Southwire for more than 30 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jo Shoemake Perkins; two brothers, David Perkins and Jimmy Perkins; and two sisters, Rita Perkins and Mary Masters. Survivors include his children, Sherry and Brian Smith, Angie and Randy Harper, and Leslie and Shawn Cosby all of Carrollton; six grandchildren, Daniel and Tina Marlow, Corey Harper, Justin Smith, Katie Cosby, Jonathan Cosby, and Haley Cosby; and three great grandchildren, Lauren Marlow, Nathan Marlow, and Emmett Marlow. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 3:00 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins and Rev. Anthony Puckett officiating. Interment will follow in Eureka Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.