Robert A. "Bobby" Ference III, 29, of New Holland, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Chester County.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of Donna Sweeney and her husband Russell of New Holland, and Robert Ference, Jr. and his wife Regina of Honey Brook.

Bobby loved his career as a barber. He worked in Keem's Barber Shop, formerly "Heads Up" in New Holland for 5 years.

Bobby's daughter Jocelynn was the love of his life. He was an excellent father and loyal friend with a big heart. He will be missed by those whose lives he touched.

He occasionally attended Petra Christian Fellowship and was an avid Eagles fan. He cherished the times fishing with his dad and the rest of his family. He also enjoyed excursions to the lake and the beach with his mom and family.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Jocelynn Marie-Leona Ference of New Holland and her mother, Natalie Wood of Leola; his siblings Heather Leigey and her husband Mark of Holtwood, Russey Ference and his wife Jamie of Honey Brook, Mandi Ference of Levittown, and Matthew Ference of Honey Brook; maternal grandmother Leona Mahoney of Lancaster; aunts Dawn Bunsick and her husband Michael and Michelle Redden and her husband Craig; uncles Mickey and Kevin Ference and C.J. Silvestri; great aunts Jean Masters, Ruthie Kimbal, Agnes Masters, and Ginger Iglesis; a great uncle, Richie Masters; and 5 nieces and nephews: Brandon, Sarah, Abby, Cambrie, and Braelynn. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Donald Mahoney, and his paternal grandparents, Robert Ference, Sr. and Sally Silvestri.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, September 19, 2014 at Petra Christian Fellowship, 565 Airport Rd, New Holland, PA 17557 with Pastors Lester and Erma Zimmerman and Titus Kauffman officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 9 to 11 prior to the service. Burial will be private.

Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Bobby's memory may be made to the church at the address above. Please note "Robert Ference" on the memo line of your check.