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Ben Jones: From Cooter to Congress | Raleigh News
Ben Jones, the iconic Cooter Davenport from “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at 84 after a heart attack — but his legacy runs far deeper than the garage and the chases. From his breakout role to serving two terms in Congress as a Democrat near Atlanta, Jones turned TV stardom into political purpose, even filing an ethics complaint that shook Speaker Gingrich’s reign. A lifelong advocate for civil rights and Southern values, he saw the show as a morality tale — and used its platform to overcome personal demons like alcoholism. Remembered for his charm, grit, and unwavering belief in the…
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