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Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steve Hensley, Akim Powell, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · August 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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Ben Jones, known for his role as Cooter Davenport on the TV show 'The Dukes of Hazzard', has passed away. He was 84 years old and died from a massive heart attack at his home. S.

House of Representatives and owning businesses. He also operated 'Cooter's Place', a themed museum and store with locations in Tennessee and Virginia. Further details about Jones' life and career are available from the source.

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Category: local · Published: August 10, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84

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