Ben Jones Remembered: From Cooter Davenport to a Life in Television, Politics and Public Service

With tremendous sadness, fans and admirers are remembering Ben Jones, the actor best known around the world for playing the lovable mechanic Cooter Davenport on *The Dukes of Hazzard*, following news of his death at the age of 84.

Jones died on August 9, 2026, at his home in Washington, Virginia, after suffering a heart attack, according to reports citing his wife, Alma Viator.