Remembering Ben Jones The Beloved Actor Behind Cooter Davenport

Followers of classic American television are taking time to honor the life and career of Ben Jones, the performer best recognized for bringing the character of Cooter Davenport to life on the hit television series The Dukes of Hazzard. Across several decades, Jones became virtually synonymous with the fictional Southern community of Hazzard County. At the center of his character’s world was Cooter’s Garage, a local hub where the good-natured grease monkey stood as an unwavering companion