Galveston County Daily News, Oct. 31, 2008 Charles Worthen Sr., president emeritus of the Sealy and Smith Foundation, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the age of 74. He led the foundation from 1992-2005 and was a successful heart transplant recipient more than 19 years ago. "He told people he appreciated the value of each day," recalled Dr. Garland D. Anderson. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church.