Time, location changed for Powell boys’ service

The time and place of the funeral service for the two Powell boys killed Sunday in a house fire have been changed because of an overwhelming response from the community.

STACEY MULICK; staff writer

Published: 02/16/12 5:36 pm | Updated: 02/17/12 3:34 pm

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The time and place of the funeral service for the two Powell boys killed Sunday in a house fire have been changed because of an overwhelming response from the community.

The service is now scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Life Center Church, 1717 S. Union Ave., the Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service announced this morning.

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