Ben Jones, the actor best known for playing Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died. Jones died just three weeks before his 85th birthday. More Than Cooter on The Dukes of HazzardWhile Jones will always be closely associated with Cooter, The Dukes of Hazzard was just one part of a long career. Tom Wopat Remembers His 'Dukes' FriendFollowing news of Jones' death, tributes began to appear from those who knew and worked alongside him. Get our free mobile appFor Dukes of Hazzard fans, Jones will forever be remembered as Cooter—the mechanic behind the wheel, under the hood and always in the Duke family's corner.