MY HERO IS A DUKE...OF HAZZARD 4th EDITION

By Cheryl Lockett Alexander

Cheryl Lockett Alexander, born June 20, 1960 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Second living daughter of Edward Locket Sr. a native of White Castle, Louisiana and the first African American Forman now retired from Boh Brothers Construction Company in New Orleans. Mother, Mary Edna Reynolds of Natchez, Mississippi; both parents have been the guiding light in Cheryl’s writing career since her first book, “MY HERO IS A DUKE...OF HAZZARD (The Autobiography of a teenage runaway in Hollywood) was published in 2012. Cheryl has been married for 27 years to Steven Roy Alexander Sr., formally a Canadian Navy Seaman and 20 year retired US Army veteran from Comox, B.C. Canada. They have four children. Philicia, Steven Roy Jr. , Stephanie, and Christina Roseline and a grandson, Christian Roy Anthony. “MY HERO IS A DUKE...OF HAZZARD” Lee Owners 4th Edition is dedicated to Mr. Denver Pyle (Uncle Jesse Duke). The patriarch of his Dukes of Hazzard family who also taught his fans the true meaning of family values and respect for one other, no matter what walk of life you come from. Mr. Denver Pyle; “ an Angel in our outfields.” David Daniels is ..”making his way, the only way he knows how.“ and Duke cast, crew and fans join him in this 4th Edition.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Feb 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781716320491

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This book is DEDICATED to the memory of Mr. Denver Pyle. (Uncle Jesse)

Photo credit: Lee Owners Club, Facebook

Fans from all walks of life, several different countries… has come together in this 4th EDITION to contribute their undying support, and love for Uncle Jesse, The Dukes of Hazzard, it’s crew, cast and the General Lee.

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One of my favorite pictures of John and I.

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A message from a Duke fan and friend in AUSTRALIA

Hello Cheryl,

New Zealand 1979, I think it was, a very adventurous and slightly naughty 8 year old boy was about to meet his new heroes.

Bo and Luke Duke hit New Zealand television with a bang, every episode was full of drama, laughter, some good old school fighting and then you had the awesome General Lee and stunning Daisy Duke. I remember being glued to the television every week when there was an episode to find out what shenanigans they were up to this time and how I could re-enact the jumps using my slowly depleting matchbox car collection.

For a nine year old boy the Dukes of Hazzard at the time had a lot of life lessons i guess you could say, it gave you the importance of family, it taught you not to be pushed around and stand up for yourself, and even though there was the low level law breaking it always worked out at the end of the day and everyone would be happy. it was really good wholesome fun and lots of great driving

and stunts to blow my imagination through the roof.

Even up to this day I look at any American muscle cars with sheer exhilaration and awe, the look the sound and the feel are just something that no matter how many years later and how many millions have been spent by car manufacturers you can never

replicate that beauty, well as far as I’m concerned anyway.

The General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger is and will always be one the most iconic vehicles in tv and movie history and for me it represents freedom, fun and power which is why in 2018 when i travelled to the U.S.A to spend some time with my kids I discovered there was a Cooters in Nashville and they had a General Lee I could sit in. 

Well, needless to say that was a massive moment and brought back so many memories, I did try to explain to my kids the history of it all but by this time they were getting a little bored. I was probably there for an hour in the shop looking at all the memorabilia and wishing I could have it all. lol

Photo credit: Matt Nee

The visit really had an impact and now I have joined various Dukes of Hazzard fan clubs and purchased General Lee’s and starting up a really nice collection. I went so far as to get it tattooed onto my inside arm and the guy did an amazing job.

For me the Dukes of Hazzard will always remind me of a time when the world was different. back then life seemed to be slower there was way more freedom, more happiness and more adventure, especially for a kid.

All photos credited Matt Née.

One of these days I will sit down and watch the entire series again, its gonna be great!  

Regards, Matt Nee, AUSTRALIA

On the cover: Duke fan David Daniels

DOH most dedicated Duke fans have met or have heard of David Daniels aka David Uncle Jesse Daniels.

For those you haven’t, as well, for those who have, this Edition of Lee #4 is your opportunity to get to know, personally, a very special man who’s goal is to honor the Legacy of Denver Pyle.

Photo credit: David Daniels

My cousin Gloria was and is my partner in crime.  I started off white haired and now I'm back.

"I was born February 14, 1953 to Rev. James and Marie Daniel in Gadsden Alabama.  At age 12 we moved to Cleveland Tennessee .  Graduated from Bradley Central high school in 71. 

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