Of Jackson, passed away on September 20, 2018 at the age of 82. Ren was born February 22, 1936 to parents, John and Ruby (VanDecar) Sylvester. He retired from Jackson Public Schools, serving as a teacher for 30 years. Ren enjoyed home construction and remodeling. During his teaching career, he was a basketball and football coach for the junior high school students. Ren is survived by his sons, Jeff and Tim Sylvester; grandchildren: Timmy, Jeffrey, and Jamie; sister, Ione Sylvester; special God-daughter and family friend, Brandey (Cody) Butler; special friend, Kathleen (Frank) Ellis; and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Reggie Sylvester and sisters, Marilyn Wakeman. A Celebration of Life will be held at Chas. J. Burden and Son Funeral Home on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Interfaith Shelter.