Spurrier was noted as an extraordinarily brave and independent prankster who often clashed with his commanders, and went absent without leave several times during his service. Discharged after World War II, he attempted to go into business and had a brief stint as a pitcher with the Galax Leafs of the Class D Blue Ridge League before re-enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1947.
Spurrier was recognized as a daring and independent prankster who frequently clashed with his superiors, and went absent without leave multiple times during his service. He was discharged after World War II, attempted to start a business, and had a brief stint as a pitcher in the Galax Leafs of the Class D Blue Ridge League before re-enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1947.