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Ben Jones, known for playing Cooter on CBS’s The Dukes of Hazzard, died Sunday at 84. He later entered politics and won Georgia’s 4th congressional district on his second run.
Published Aug 9, 2026, 8:39 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Ben Jones, who is best known for his role as Cooter on the CBS series “The Dukes of Hazzard,” died Sunday at the age of 84.
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