Cooter Davenport, the witty, repair-loving mechanic from The Dukes of Hazzard, is remembered as a fixture of Hazzard County and a symbol of TV ’80s car culture.
Ben Jones, the actor known for playing Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at 84 from a massive heart attack. He later served in the U.S. House representing Georgia and was a vocal advocate for Southern heritage.