Ben Jones, a notable figure in Georgia, has passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his role as Cooter Davenport in the television show "The Dukes of Hazzard". Jones also had a career in politics, serving as a U.S. representative for the state of Georgia. Further details about his life and death are available from local news sources, including FOX 5 Atlanta.
Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.
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Ben Jones, who portrayed Cooter Davenport in the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard” and served two terms as a lawmaker representing Georgia, has…
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Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has di…
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