Exal McClure, owner and proprietor of Action Printing Company, which specialized in lithographic printing, passed away on June 8, 2010. Action Printing Company opened its doors the summer of 1972 after years of employment with Custom Printing. He has been a long time leader and an influential asset for the Jennings community for many years. His due diligence to strive for excellence in business, Mr. McClure built his company from the ground up and his motto was no “job was too small or too large, take action.”. Action Printing was one of the first African-American printing companies in St. Louis. Some of his long time customers were the City of Pagedale, the City of Jennings, Maintenance Unlimited, McClure Lawn Care Services, Austin A. Layne Mortuary, St. Louis Government Center, The Black Pages, Flash Print, 7UP, the Federal Record Center, St. Louis Public Schools and many other significant customers.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Bertha and four children, Julius (Durelle), Marilyn, Marlon and Cheryl. Mr. McClure has also been a contributor to the American Diabetes Foundation, over the years he established and maintained many long relationships in his 40 year career. The family wishes to thank everyone for their support through the years and at this difficult time.