John Pidgeon

Sir John Allan Stewart Pidgeon (15 July 1926 – 2 June 2016) was an Australian contractor and property developer. He and his sister, Valmai Pidgeon, have been involved with the Queensland construction industry since joining their father's business in the 1940s.

Early life Pidgeon was born on 15 July 1926 in Brisbane, the son of Frederick "Allan" Pidgeon and his wife Margaret, and the younger brother of sister Valmai. He attended Yeronga State School and the Anglican Church Grammar School ("Churchie").

Honours and awards In recognition of his contribution to the construction industry and to the community, Pidgeon was awarded the title of Knight Bachelor on 24 June 1989. Pidgeon was the recipient of the Queensland University of Technology's Distinguished Constructor Award in 2002 and was inducted into the Construction Hall of Fame. In 2009 he was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame. In 2010, the Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex was opened at the Anglican Church Grammar School, named in his honour. He was inducted into the Property Council's Australian Property Hall of Fame. Despite his many achievements, he claimed that his greatest achievement was his family. His funeral was held at St John's Cathedral in Brisbane on 13 June 2016.