Community mourns the loss of radio personality ‘Cat Daddy’

As a radio personality with KDKS (102.1) he was well-known for his sayings including “Well Come On!” and “Love Ya Be the Pound.” As a DJ he had the most consistently high ratings in the Ark-La-Tex, and was supported by a large fan base. “Cat Daddy” was said to have made Old School fresh and acceptable.

His pastor, Rev. Timothy Hunter of Tabernacle Baptist Church, said, “He was just that kind of guy. He loved his wife Bridgett, and his children dearly, but he was hard not to love. He was the kindest, most caring and accommodating person you ever could meet, and everybody that knew him knew that he had an overwhelming affinity for his Pastor and his church family too.” Some of Spurs’ business ventures included Cat Daddy's Lounge, Club Virgo, and Venue Progressive Men's Club where he hosted "ole school and blues". He also owned “Cat Daddy’s Used Cars.”

Spurs bought Jessie's Cafe' from his aunt, Jessie Dell Foster Ray, and renamed it Cat Daddy’s Old School Café. He was also owner of Cat Daddy’s Bail Bonds. Popular disc jockey Clarence “Cat Daddy” Spurs died suddenly April 14.

Memorial services will be held Friday, April 22 at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd. Public viewing at the auditorium will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Memorial Celebration, open to the public, will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. The Homegoing Celebration for Clarence Spurs, 58, will be Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m., Summer Grove Baptist Church, 8024 Jewella Ave., with Pastor Timothy Hunter, officiating.

​Spurs was no stranger to the Shreveport-Bossier Community. “Cat D-Adouble D- Y Daddy” was his mantra. 

              Clarence Spurs
                 “Cat Daddy”

Clarence Spurs was born in Shreveport into the very large Foster Family.

He grew up on Martha Street in the heart of the Mooretown Community, and many fondly called him the “Mayor of Mooretown.”

​Heavenly Gates Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.