WILLARD ~— William C. Sil cox, 72, Willard businessman, died early today at his home l on U. S. Route 224, west of Willard. A retired salesman for Pio neer Rubber Co, Mr. Silcox had operated the Railroad Inn, 203 North Main St., for sev eral years and also operated a nursery at his home. Surviving are his wife, Mar tha; two sons, William Jr. of, ‘Bellevue and Matthew D. of Willard; a daugher, Mrs Dor othy Lowe of North Ridge, Calif.; and seven grandchil dren. The Rev. John Herron, pas tor of the Methodist Church, will conduct funeral services for Mr. Silcox at the Fink Fu neral Home Friday afternoon. The exact time of services has not been set yet. Burial will be in Greenwood Ceme tery.