Anthony Calip Parnell, 54, of Ona, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was born in Wauchula on October 24, 1962 and had been a lifelong Hardee County resident. He was employed as a meat cutter and had served in the United States Army Airborne division. He was a Christian, and attended Fresh Start Ministries in Orlando.

Survivors include one son, Wade Parnell of Babson Park; one sister, Traci Farris of Wauchula; aunts, Kelly Cordovano and Sammie Johnson; niece, Tiffany Box; nephew, Calip Farris; and several cousins.

A memorial service may be held at a later date.