John Elliot Buie, age 66, of Manteno, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Survived by his mother Gene Gregory, his daughter Tiffany (Joe Askue) Friedericks, his grandchildren Adam Sharp Jr., Abram Sharp, Alivia (Gavin Lansdale) West, and Gennavieve West, his sister Gynith (Brian) Borden, his nephew Brian Borden Jr., his aunts Nancy Ferracci and Sarah Gregory and his faithful canine companion "Coco". Preceded in death by his father John Buie Jr. and his maternal grandmother Jessie Collums. John grew up in Helena, Arkansas, which is in the Heart of the Delta right on the Mississippi River where his roots run deep. His great grandfather was a lamplighter for boats on the river and he passed his profound connection to this place onto his family, especially onto John. John relocated up north and worked at Braidwood Exxon Nuclear Plant where he formed many long lasting friendships. He enjoyed fishing, boating, spending time on the sandbar and watching the Chicago Bears. John was a hardworking man, he liked to wood work and could fix anything. He was known as the "Jack of All Trades". Although John relocated up north, the pull back to the Mississippi never left him. Per John's wishes, he was cremated, and his remains will be returned to his home; on the river. A memorial visitation for John will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 4-6:00pm with a time of sharing at 5:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's name to the Cancer Research Foundation by visiting www.cancerresearchfdn.org and would be most appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.