Shenandoah Valley Mustang Club

08/13/2026

Many people have asked what they can do in memory of Ben.

For those wishing to honor Ben “Cooter” Jones, memorial donations may be made to either of the following departments:

Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department
945 Fodderstack Road
Flint Hill, VA 22627
Phone: (540) 675-3286

Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue
10 Firehouse Lane
Washington, VA 22747
Phone: (540) 675-3615

When making your donation, please be sure to include the words:

“In memory of Ben Jones.”

Thank you for honoring Ben’s life and legacy while supporting these dedicated volunteer first responders.

08/12/2026

We wanted to provide a little more information regarding the cancellation of the car show on August 29th. Ben and Alma have been great friends to the Shenandoah Valley Mustang Club. It was decided that the car show would detract from the Celebration of Life for Ben, our prayers and thoughts are with Alma and the whole Cooter’s Family. Please follow the Cooter’s in Luray, Va page for any information on the Celebration of Life.

Due to the passing of Ben “Cooter” Jones; the Birthday Bash Car Show on August 29, 2026 has been cancelled.

08/11/2026

Due to the passing of Ben “Cooter” Jones; the Birthday Bash Car Show on August 29, 2026 has been cancelled.

08/09/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the death of Ben Jones, known to Dukes of Hazzard fans everywhere as "Crazy Cooter" Davenport. Ben Jones passed away at his home in Virginia today, on Aug 9, 2026.

According to his wife, Alma, Ben had a massive heart attack while sitting in his favorite chair, waiting for the Braves game to start.

Ben Jones spent decades entertaining and meeting Dukes fans from all over the world, putting on events big and small. His Cooter's Place locations gave fans a home away from home. But most of all, Ben gave his heart. He talked to fans like they were old friends. He was geniune.

It isn't possible for anyone, other than Alma, to really understand just how much time Ben gave to other people without expecting anything in return. There will never be another Ben Jones.

"Crazy Cooter" Davenport will live forever on The Dukes of Hazzard.

We love you, Ben. And we love you, Alma. We share your heartbreak.

(photo below from 2025, during Ben Jone's retirement event, at a private autograph moment. Photo taken by Zach Hudson.)

07/24/2026

07/14/2026

FYI if anyone is interested

07/13/2026

A few more pictures from this past Saturday’s Car Show at Cooter’s in Luray.

07/13/2026

Congratulations on our winners from the Cooters Summer Bash Car Show. Don't forget about Cooter's Birthday Bash Car Show on August 29th it's going to be epic.

07/11/2026

Had a great car show today! Up next is the huge Cooter's Birthday Bash!!! You don't want to miss this one, folks!!! It's going to be epic!!!! Feel free to share!

07/11/2026

Cars are rolling in and the suns out. Come on out for our veterans show.