Leslie Jordan to be Honored by Hometown, ‘Cherished Son of Chattanooga’

Leslie Jordan was a treasure to of us in Chattanooga, Tennessee, his hometown … and now the town plans to honor the late actor, and it is working together with his household to make it occur.

Leslie, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles, is being remembered as “one of many cherished sons of Chattanooga,” based on a rep for the town … who additionally tells TMZ, Leslie introduced pleasure to the group for a few years.

We’re advised one among Leslie’s members of the family reached out to the town about securing a facility to honor his reminiscence. Town is now partnering with Leslie’s fam to make it occur, by discovering a venue for a memorial service and ensuring to choose a date that works properly for Leslie’s family members.

Chattanooga, we’re advised, can be open to different concepts on the best way to greatest keep in mind Leslie — a few of the concepts being kicked round embody renaming a avenue or constructing in his honor however we’re advised the ultimate name might be as much as his household.

The rep tells us Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly knew Leslie since they have been youngsters, after they labored collectively at a neighborhood restaurant … so his ties to the town run deep.

We’re advised Leslie made positive to return to Chattanooga to take part in civic occasions and volunteer with native charities even after his Hollywood success.

TMZ broke the story … Leslie was driving his BMW in Hollywood when investigators consider he suffered a medical emergency and crashed into the aspect of a constructing.

He was on his option to the “Name Me Kat” set for filming, and we’re advised he had been complaining just lately about shortness of breath.

Again in Chattanooga, we’re advised of us are nonetheless in mourning … and the town is making an attempt to stability exhibiting respect for Leslie’s household with being aware of group members who need to have fun him.

Leslie’s additionally going to be honored in West Hollywood, the place he frequented eating places and low outlets. We’re advised the WeHo metropolis council will adjourn in Leslie’s honor at their subsequent assembly.