Mulherin Lumber Co. AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, January 5, 2009, at University Hospital, Mr. Louis Mulherin, Jr. 76, husband of 55 years to Carolyn Butler Mulherin. Mr. Mulherin, the son of the late Louis Mulherin and Marian Haslam Mulherin, was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated from Boys Catholic High in 1949 and in 1953 he received a Bachelor's degree from Springhill College in Mobile, AL where he played on the golf team. Mr. Mulherin was a 1st Lt. in the US Army 47th Artillery and the Medical Services Corps. He began work at Mulherin Lumber Company, a business his parents founded in 1937, at the age of 14 rising to President and CEO. Mr. Mulherin was an active and dedicated member of St Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and was involved in many civic and philanthropic organizations. Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Louis Mulherin III (Rita), Mark Mulherin (Susan), Patricia M. Moss (Ben), Margaret M. Watkins (Robert), Elizabeth M. Welsh (Brian); grandchildren: Courtney Mulherin, Marianne Mulherin, Margaret Mulherin, Caroline Mulherin, Brooke Lovett, Benjamin Moss IV, Austin Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Robert Watkins, Jr., Patricia Watkins, Maguire Welsh, Haslam Welsh, Louis Mulherin Welsh and Liam Welsh; sister: Marian Mulherin Grady (Don) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church with Fr. John Lyons celebrant. Honorary pallbearers will be C. Griggs Wheeler, Peter M. Menk, Lenson G. Neal, John F. Markwalter, Dr. Gary B. Williamson, Linzy Rolland, Sean P. Grady and Michael V. Grady. Private burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and food the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Mary on the Hill School, 1220 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta, GA 30904. The family wishes to thank the staff of Trinity Hospice and Dr. George Pursley for their care and love. The Vigil for the Deceased will be held Tuesday, January