Parker got his start working with Savino Tos, the founder and previous owner of The Claxton Bakery, in 1927 when he was eleven years old.
Parker immediately began focusing his business on the sale of fruitcakes.
Since then, The Claxton Bakery has sold millions of fruitcakes around the world.
During the 1960s, Albert Parker served his community on the Claxton City Council.
Albert Parker's wealth, along with his vision and leadership, influenced a number of community organizations such as Andrew College and the South Georgia Methodist Foundation.