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Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Jones played this role for seven seasons, from 1979 to 1985.
Ben Jones, known for his role in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series, has passed away. He was 84 years old. Jones had a heart attack at his home in Washington, Virginia.
He was a familiar face as Cooter Davenport, the mechanic in the fictional Hazzard County, Georgia. Jones played this role for seven seasons, from 1979 to 1985. S.
House. Further details about Jones' life and career are available from the source. The Rappahannock County Sheriff confirmed his death, which occurred while he was waiting to watch a baseball game.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Ben Jones, known for his role in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series, has passed away. He was 84 years old. Jones had a heart attack at his home in Washington, Virginia. He was a familiar face as Cooter…
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