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 characterized as a daring and independent prankster who often clashed with his superiors, and frequently went absent without leave during his military service. He attempted to start a business after World War II before re-enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1947.