04/20/2026
Owen Scott Netterville who resided both in Illinois and Texas, died on April 18, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born on February 28, 1958, in Pasadena, Texas, to Victor (Sonny) and Janis Netterville.
Scott accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on September 14, 1981, at the age of 23. In 1984, he went to Bible College with a desire to learn how to share the gospel with others and win souls for the Lord. During that time Scott felt God call him into the ministry and surrendered his life to service for the Lord. While there, he met his wife Debbie (Billadeau). They were married on November 18, 1988.
Scott has been blessed to serve the Lord in ministry for 38 years with Debbie beside him. Scott has served as a Bus Director, Youth Pastor, Assistant Pastor as well as Associate Pastor. He pastored a small church for 10 years in Pasadena, Texas. In April of 2014, Scott and Debbie moved back to Bourbonnais, Illinois and attended their home church Faith Baptist Church. Scott founded Ambassador Baptist Ministries. They were sent out as Missionaries from Faith Baptist Church. This ministry's purpose was to help start new churches, encourage small churches, and continue to grow from there. In 2020, during Covid, their ability to serve in that capacity became limited due to restrictions. Scott could not sit still. His desire to serve the Lord and share the gospel and plan of salvation was always his desire and passion. That is when he started the Bible Handout Ministry. This ministry has grown tremendously since its start and has spread across the United States and across the globe to other countries. Scott always shared the gospel with everyone and would tell how good the Lord has been to him.
Scott is preceded in death by his parents, Victor (Sonny) and Janis (McMillan) Netterville.
Surviving is:
Wife of 37 years, Debbie (Billadeau) Netterville
They did not have any biological children, but were blessed with a special chosen son, Jason (Anna) Moncofsky, and 5 precious chosen grandchildren, Hadley, Caleb, Lyndsey, Jacob, and Seth Moncofsky.
Sisters:
Lorin Netterville
Leslie (Kim) Hughes
Danna (Dave) Curlee
Sister-in-Laws:
Paula (Jim) Adams
Reneta (Marvin) Patnaude
Brother-in-Law, Scott Billadeau
Scott also has many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
His life verse was II Corinthians 5:20: “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ambassador Baptist Ministries for Bibles. Checks can be mailed to: Faith Baptist Church, 1280 E Armour Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914. Please be sure to note Ambassador Baptist Ministries in the memo line.
There will be two funeral services held to celebrate Scott’s life and faith. We warmly invite all who cared for and loved Scott to join one of these service times with us.
Texas Location:
Central Baptist Church
1005 Logansport St
Center, TX 75935
Visitation: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 5-7pm
Service: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11am with visitation at 10am
Illinois Location:
Faith Baptist Church
1280 E Armour Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Visitation: Thursday, April 30, 2026 5-7pm
Service: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11am with visitation at 10am
Pallbearers in Texas: Ryan Cozart, Brian Fisher, Sandy Little, Eric Neilsen, Andrew Rodgers, Garry Way, and Richard Way.
Pallbearers in Illinois: Danny Barajas, Mike Bragg, Kevin Cavanaugh, Steve DeVries, Mick Hall, Alan Miller, Greg Payne, Jonathan Roberson, and Lucas Shelley.
Honorary Pallbearers: Caleb Moncofsky, Jacob Moncofsky and Seth Moncofsky.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
