Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Business in the Blood
Some grandfathers teach grandsons to fish. Terence E. Adderley Jr.'s taught him to read The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Adderley, known as Ted, was born with business in his blood and relished it. His grandfather, William Russell Kelly, founded Kelly Services, a temp agency based in Michigan.
By the time Mr. Adderley was 12, he was picking his own stocks. He went to his grandfather's university — Vanderbilt — and joined his grandfather's fraternity, Sigma Chi. In the summers, he worked at Kelly and practiced dry wit. He teased co-workers about trivial mistakes by signing letters to them in a script similar to the company's chief executive — his father, Terence E. Adderley.
At 22, he found Wall Street an easy fit. He shared a preference for French cuffs and collars with his new boss, the veteran Wall Street money manager David Alger.
Mr. Adderley planned ahead and family always figured prominently. His sister Elizabeth's 17th birthday fell in October. From her brother, she received a watch with a blue band (her favorite color) and gloves. Mr. Adderley had bought them for her by August, along with a pink scarf. It was not pashmina.
"He didn't care for pashmina," said Mr. Adderley's mother, Mary Beth. "If he was going to buy something for his sister, it was going to be cashmere."
Ted is always remembered I remain so sorry for such a great loss. He made a difference for so many at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
Eternal rest grant unto Ted, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Rosalie Boyd Taylor
September 11, 2021 | Madison, AL
Sending prayers of comfort to the Adderley family. You are not forgotten. RIP Terence.
Sharon Vest-Ward
September 10, 2021 | San Diego, CA
Remembering Terence on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Cindy Roe
August 30, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
I only saw Teddy ( sure he hated being called that♀) at company picnics or in the office. As an employee of Kelly services, Inc. I was so sad when I heard the news that he was one of the fallen in the September 11 attacks. I have lost a brother and now Sister throughout the years and we will never forget our loved ones. he was such a sweet young man who put up with an old lady( I was probably in my 20s at the time )asking him how was school and what he wanted to be when he grew up ......
Lori Walker
September 11, 2020 | Acquaintance
Prayers and remembrance to this family especially today
Lesley Weathers
September 11, 2020 | SC
Sending prayers to Ted's family. Time goes by but the pain of loss for him and all others that lost their life on 9/11 has not diminished. RIP
Sharon Vest-Ward
September 10, 2020 | San Diego, TX
Hi Terence,
I never had the privilege of meeting you, but you did not perish in vain that awful morning in NY.
Always live in peace with God & the Virgin Mary.....
Alex
November 20, 2019 | ON
I think of him, every year. I hope his family is doing well. And that he is at peace
Elizabeth Adderley-Howard
September 12, 2019 | Granbury, TX
Ted is always remembered by so many of us... He made a difference. I remain very sorry for his loss and my sincere condolences to his family. May God give you the peace that passeth all understanding.
Rosalie Boyd Taylor
September 11, 2019 | Madison, AL | Friend