Ben Jones, the actor forever known as mechanic Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, died Sunday, August 9, at the age of 84. For millions of fans who grew up watching The Dukes of Hazzard, Jones wasn't simply another supporting character. Cooter was part of the machinery that made Hazzard County run. Jones appeared throughout the show's seven-season run from 1979 to 1985 and later returned for Dukes of Hazzard reunion movies. Which Dukes of Hazzard Cast Members Are Still Alive?